Tornadoes are natural disasters characterized by a dark, funnel-shaped cloud made of rotating winds. The most violent tornadoes can reap massive amounts of destruction, with wind speeds that can reach 250 to 300 mph.
minor damage to roofs of houses, for example. A F5 tornado, on the other hand, can travel at as much as 318 miles an hour and can blow whole buildings away.
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Preparation
Individuals should listen to advice given by local
authorities about tornadoes. If a tornado is sighted, a
warning will be given and families should shelter in a place without windows until it's safe to come out again.
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It's useful for individuals to know ahead of
time where to head to in the event of
a tornado and to consider what they should take into the shelter with them; for instance, a family pet shouldn't be forgotten.