Summary
Explains how tornadoes form when warm and cold air meet during powerful storms, and how forecasters warn people to stay safe. Connects weather patterns to staying prepared.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Tornadoes form under certain weather conditions during strong storms.
- What kinds of air come together to help a tornado form?
- How do weather forecasters help keep people safe from tornadoes?
- What should people do when there is a tornado warning?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: tornado, storm, warning, forecast, safety.
Try it: Make a quick safety plan: where would you go in your school or home if there were a tornado warning?