| Key Term |
Definition |
Memory Clue |
| Tornado |
A violently rotating column of
air stretching from a cloud to the ground. |
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| Tornado Watch |
Tornadoes are possible in
your area; remain alert for approaching storms. |
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| Tornado Warning |
A tornado has been sighted or
indicated by weather radar. |
|
| Fujita Scale |
The scale
that describes the strength of a tornado based on
the damage it causes. |
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| Tornado Alley |
A nickname given to an area in
the central U.S. with a high rate of tornado occurrences. |
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