
Tornado - Wikipedia
Types of tornadoes include the multiple-vortex tornado, landspout, and waterspout. Waterspouts are characterized by a spiraling funnel-shaped wind current, connecting to a large cumulus or …
Severe Weather 101: Tornado Basics
If it is in contact with the ground it is a tornado; otherwise it is a funnel cloud. Dust and debris beneath the condensation funnel confirm a tornado's presence. Be careful! Tornadoes can …
Live Tornado Tracker Map | Real-Time Tornado Warning Alerts
2 days ago · Track tornado warning alerts in real-time across the United States and Canada with our tornado tracker map. We load alerts 2-5 minutes faster using National Weather Service …
Understand Tornado Alerts - National Weather Service
Understand Tornado AlertsWhat is the difference between a Tornado Watch, a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Emergency? The National Weather Service has three key alerts to watch out …
Tornado | Definition, Formation, Characteristics, Videos, & Facts ...
Nov 4, 2025 · Tornado, a small-diameter column of violently rotating air developed within a convective cloud and in contact with the ground. Tornadoes occur most often in association …
Tornado facts and information | National Geographic
Aug 28, 2019 · What exactly is a tornado, one of the deadliest storms on Earth? Learn how tornadoes form, where they happen most often—and how to stay safe.
Tornadoes: Before, During, and After | Tornadoes | CDC
Feb 7, 2024 · During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects. Learn what steps you can take to keep yourself and your …
Tornadoes - Ready.gov
Nov 12, 2025 · Know the signs of a tornado, including a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, an approaching cloud of debris, or a loud roar like a freight train. Sign up for your community’s …
Storm spins up tornado anxiety but leaves Seguin residents with …
2 days ago · SEGUIN, Texas - In mere moments, residents from McQueeney to Seguin found themselves under a Tornado Warning late Thursday evening. Issued at 11:13pm and set to …
Tornado recovery in St. Louis is a mess. The city blames Trump's
Nov 16, 2025 · It's been six months since a tornado hit St. Louis and damaged more than five thousand buildings and homes. Residents and local officials say the Trump administration's …