Tornadoes and Waterspouts

• Science: Earth Sciences: Meteorology: Weather Phenomena: Tornadoes 

• FEMA: Tornadoes  - Retells tornado stories from children and explains tornado safety.
• NOAA: Weather Coloring Books  - Offers a coloring book with characters named Billy and Maria who visit the National Weather Service and learn about tornado safety.
• S.W.I.R.L.  - The Severe Weather Institute Research Lab provides information about the tornado intensity scale, warning definitions and statistics. Also offers a storm chaser's guide.
• Science Snacks: Vortex  - Exploratorium includes instructions, material list, and explanation for experiment on vortices.
• USATODAY.com: Experts Answer Tornado Questions  - Featuring information about how tornadoes form, how they are detected and how to be safe in the event of a tornado.
• What is Tornado Alley?  - Discusses the area of the United States where tornadoes occur most often. Also offers information about storm chasers and thunderstorms.