Tornadoes & Hurricanes

Although tornadoes & hurricanes are very different, both have the power to wipe out everything in their paths. Basically, tornadoes are formed over land and last only minutes with the small exception of those rare tornadoes that do spawn over-water. Hurricanes, however, are strictly formed over-water and can last for days. When hurricanes hit land they die out, but tend to cause tornadoes to form on land for up to three days after the hurricane has hit land.

Within this natural disaster section, you will find articles about tornado outbreaks, historical hurricanes, rare tornadoes, preparing for hurricanes, and even hurricanes with no names. Search through the following pages and I am sure you'll find more than what you are looking for.

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Latest articles in Tornadoes & Hurricanes

Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Items Begins 5/25/2012

Hurricane season is almost here and now is the time to restock those emergency supplies and create an emergency go-kit.

May 9, 2012 – Karren Bennett

My Close Encounter with Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene made official landfall over Brooklyn, NY at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2011, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Oct 9, 2011 – Mary Purpari

Tornado Science Projects

Learn about tornadoes and how to make them for fun and informative school science projects.

Aug 22, 2011 – Patti Richards

Galveston Island, Texas Hurricane of 1900

Galveston, Texas, was warned by Isaac Cline of an oncoming storm, but sadly the storm was fiercer than he estimated. Today, Cline's research saves millions.

Jun 2, 2011 – Annette Phillips

The Deadliest Single Tornado since 1953 Strikes Joplin, Missouri

Joplin, Missouri is now tied for the record of the deadliest single tornado to strike the U.S. since modern tornado record keeping began in the 1950s.

May 24, 2011 – Erika Lyn Smith

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