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Are you prepared for nature's most unpredictable and destructive storms? Tornadoes: Be Informed, Be Safe is your ultimate guide to understanding and surviving one of the most awe-inspiring forces on Earth. This comprehensive book breaks down complex meteorological science into easy-to-grasp concepts, empowering readers with the knowledge they need to stay safe during a tornado. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a teacher looking for reliable resources, or simply someone wanting to protect your family, this book is packed with insights and practical advice tailored for everyone. Inside, ...

Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds that can cause massive destruction on the ground. Their winds can swirl faster than 260 miles per hour! In addition to factual information, youngsters will learn about how such extreme weather affects the lives of people in areas where these atmospheric storms are common. Using clear wording, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near you.

Funnel cloud. Sirens sound. Take shelter! Tornadoes are a force of nature that can quickly spin across the land. Their powerful winds can cause lots of damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about tornadoes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe.

Tornadoes tear through the land, skipping over one street and devastating the next. This account of some of the most extraordinary occurrences surrounding tornadoes combines their science and the personal stories of survivors and witnesses. This story will "blow away" the hardest to please listeners. Tornadoes is part of the Natural Disasters non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners.

A storm is brewing and so is a budding romance. I've been told I'm a force to be reckoned with. That I blow onto the scene like a tornado. I've stopped caring if that's a compliment or a dig. Now I just wear it like a badge of honor. So when life threw me a curveball and I ended up going from a cushy job in New York City to the tiny Southern town of Grimm Cove, I thought I was ready for anything. Ha! Not quite. You see, Grimm Cove is teeming with supernaturals. And since I've known they exist for a hot minute, I'm still in a state of total shock.

Reed Timmer is one of the most successful and most extreme storm chasers in the world. His is a job that requires science and bravado, knowledge and instinct just to survive, never mind excel. It's a job some people would kill for. But most prefer to let Timmer take the risks while they watch from the safety of their homes. Reed Timmer is a star of Storm Chasers, one of the Discovery Channel's top-rated shows. Into the Storm is Timmer's dramatic account of his extraordinary profession.

The New England landscape has long been battered by some of the most intense weather in the United States. The region breeds one of the highest concentrations of meteorologists in the country for a reason. One can experience just about anything except a dust storm. Knowing the past is a critical part of understanding and forecasting the weather. Meteorologist Eric Fisher takes an in-depth look at some of the most intense weather events in New England's history.

Growing up in the green room of SNL, being born to a fire-eater and adopted by a SWAT cop, having internal organs explode, and adopting a deaf girl from China, Scarlet Hiltibidal has been given some strange life experiences - and lived in fear through most of them. But life changed for Scarlet when she learned to hold the gospel up to her fears and realized that though she can't fix herself or protect herself, Jesus walked into this broken, sad, scary place to rescue, love, and cast out her - and your - fear.

Describes the process of how tornadoes can form. Also includes explanations of updrafts, downdrafts, thunderstorms, rotation, and funnel clouds.

When the sirens go off, the fun starts… Best friends Jonathon and Robert have shared everything since they first met in kindergarten…toys, an apartment, and now, a woman. The duo has loved their coworker Claudia from afar for years now, but they’ve always been afraid to approach her. She’s beautiful, private, and completely professional. She seems to hate both of them, at least until the day they’re trapped alone together in a tornado shelter… Everyone else was smart enough to head home before the storms came, but when Claudia, Jonathon, and Robert stay at work to finish an ...

What is the coldest place on Earth? How many kinds of clouds are there? Why do rainbows form? You've got questions about weather, and Kids' Questions has answers!

In this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare, Charles County Emergency Manager Wade Hubert and host Doria Fleisher discuss the real threat of tornadoes, including lessons learned from the devastating 2002 La Plata F4 tornado. Learn how the county prepares behind the scenes, what you can do at home to stay safe, and why signing up for the Citizen Notification System is a must. From emergency kits to safe shelter tips, this episode offers life-saving guidance for these fast-moving, unpredictable storms.Creating safe spaces in a tornadohttps://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_rsl_fema-p-...

Andy and her twin brother Tony are four-wheeling in the woods near their family cabin when they notice the sky has turned a sickly shade of green. Moments later, the sky erupts into a raucous thunderstorm and they’re forced to take cover beneath an abandoned Ranger tower. When the sky grows eerily calm, they quickly get back on their four-wheelers and race home - only to find a massive funnel cloud blocking their way. The twins dodge falling trees and debris in search of shelter only to face an even bigger dilemma.

Emmitt Brown's demons are even bigger than he is, and as a defensive lineman for a pro-football team, that's something. When the team captain tasks his defensive line to go home for Christmas and get rid of their biggest past regret, Emmitt finds himself returning to the small town he grew up in to find the woman he never should have left. Too bad she hates him and tells him to go away.

Devastating natural disasters have profoundly shaped human history, leaving us with a respect for the mighty power of the Earth - and a humbling view of our future. Paleontologist and geologist Donald R. Prothero tells the harrowing human stories behind these catastrophic events.

In this eBook, we embark on a fascinating journey into the world of tornadoes, exploring their formation, characteristics, and the profound impact they have on our environment and communities. Tornadoes, nature’s most violent storms, are characterized by their swirling winds and destructive power, capable of causing widespread devastation in mere minutes. We dive into the intricate atmospheric conditions and supercell thunderstorms that give birth to these phenomena, examining the interplay of wind shear, instability, and moisture that fuels their formation. The narrative transitions into...

Overturned cars. Destroyed houses. Snapped power lines. The powerful winds of a tornado can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how tornadoes form and learn about some of history’s worst twisters.

The second collection of the best-selling Texas Tornado series includes Touchdown on Love, Second Chance Reception, and A Divine Interception.

Touching Tornadoes is an unfiltered podcast where humor meets candid reflections on life. Hosted by Conrad, this show dives into his personal journey with bipolar disorder while embracing the everyday absurdities of daily life. The episodes blend lighthearted, often funny observations with deeper moments of introspection, balancing humor and mental health in a way that’s both relatable and refreshing. Whether it’s talking about the challenges of living with a mental health diagnosis or simply navigating the quirks of daily life, each episode aims to make you laugh, think, and feel less ...

A series of devastating natural hazards has struck the United States over the last week, with severe storms causing significant damage, fatalities, and ongoing concerns about flooding and the growing volatility of weather patterns. According to NASA, from April 2 to April 6, 2025, a powerful and slow-moving weather system led to a widespread outbreak of tornadoes and persistent heavy rainfall across at least ten states in the southern and Midwestern United States. This event was marked by the issuance of rare high-risk warnings by the Storm Prediction Center, underscoring the anticipated ...