Tornadoes
Okay kiddo, so a tornado is like a very big and powerful wind that spins really fast. It can be scary because it can knock over things like trees and buildings and cars.
Imagine you have a toy top that spins really fast. Now imagine that instead of being a tiny toy, it's a big cloud that stretches all the way down to the ground and it's moving really fast. That's kind of what a tornado is like!
Tornadoes usually happen during thunderstorms and they can be very dangerous. Scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how tornadoes form, but we know that they need warm air and cool air to come together in a certain way.
If you ever hear a tornado warning on the radio or on TV, it means that people nearby need to be careful and listen to the instructions of their adults to stay safe. They might need to go to a certain safe place in their home or even evacuate depending on the severity of the tornado.
Remember, tornadoes are powerful and unpredictable, but scientists and people work together to stay safe and protect each other.
Imagine you have a toy top that spins really fast. Now imagine that instead of being a tiny toy, it's a big cloud that stretches all the way down to the ground and it's moving really fast. That's kind of what a tornado is like!
Tornadoes usually happen during thunderstorms and they can be very dangerous. Scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how tornadoes form, but we know that they need warm air and cool air to come together in a certain way.
If you ever hear a tornado warning on the radio or on TV, it means that people nearby need to be careful and listen to the instructions of their adults to stay safe. They might need to go to a certain safe place in their home or even evacuate depending on the severity of the tornado.
Remember, tornadoes are powerful and unpredictable, but scientists and people work together to stay safe and protect each other.
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