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**Tornados I of II**

Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms and cause millions of dollars in property damage and kill many people each year. While most damage is caused by the violent winds, most injuries and deaths are by caused by flying debris.

Tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, however, no region is more favorable than the plains and Gulf Coast of the United States, the peak season April, May and June. Tornadoes are least frequent during the winter months, even though they can occur anytime of the year.

Tornadoes are usually associated with severe thunderstorms, and may or may not be accompanied by hail. The larger the hail, the more severe the thunderstorms. Tornadoes occur on the:

**Southwest side of severe thunderstorms**

Most move from southwest to northeast, however, their direction can be very erratic. The time a tornado spends on the ground may vary from a few minutes to many hours.

Most travel about 30 mph, but range from stationary. to 70 mph and may travel hundreds of miles.

Most tonadoes occur during the mid afternoon to early evening. They can occur at anytime and without any warning.

Winds may reach speeds in:

**Excess of 300 mph**

Most tornadoes are in the 100 to 150 mph range.

The winds may also produce a roaring sound similar to a:

**Train**

When a tornado is aloft, not touching the ground, it is called a:

**Funnel Cloud**

Only when the funnel cloud touches the ground is it called a tornado.

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