How Tornadoes Form
The formation of a tornado can be broken down to three stages: 1) low level horizontal spin, 2) updraft tilting, and 3) vertical rotation. Stage 1 (Low Level Horizontal Spin) Before thunderstorms develop, winds change direction…
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Tornado Facts
Although tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, they are found most frequently in the United States. In an average year, 1,2000 tornadoes cause 60-65 fatalities and 1,500 injuries nationwide. Learn How Tornadoes Form |…
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The Life Cycle of Thunderstorms
Did you know that 1,800 thunderstorms occur at any moment around the world?? That is 16 million a year!?? So what causes thunderstorms? Thunderstorms need three things to develop: Moisture: To form clouds and rain Unstable…
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Access to all iAlert Services is done through the "iAlert Service Cart" by clicking here. SERVICE SUMMARY: Severe Weather Alerts: Receive real-time tornado, severe thunderstorm, flash flood, hurricane, winter storm, and 100+ other hazard alerts by…
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The Ultraviolet (UV) Index Scale
The Ultraviolet Radiation Scale or UV Index scale represents the risk of sun exposure and steps to protect yourself from UV radiation are listed below UV Index 0 to 2 (Low) A UV Index reading…
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