Sofia Caba
1. A tornado forms from a large thunderstorm.
2. Tornadoes can last from minutes to several hours.
3. The US has the most tornadoes in the world.
4. 1925's Tri-State Tornado is considered the deadliest in US history.
5. Most tornadoes occur between 3 PM and 9 PM.
6. Most people who die in tornadoes are killed by flying debris.
7. Tornado winds can exceed 200 miles per hour.
8. Tornadoes near wildfires can potentially turn into fire tornadoes.
9. A man was swept up by a tornado, thrown 1,307 feet, and survived.
10. Tornadoes can be more than one mile wide and stay on the ground for over 50 miles.
The safest place to be during a tornado is underground in a basement.