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Tornado Damage Images

Homes and Businesses in Ruins

These eerie images can almost give you Lilapsophobia (The fear of tornadoes).

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Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons

2007-2012 Hurricane Names
Hurricane History

Where is Tornado Alley?

Tornado Alley Map

The recent tornado in Virginia reminds all of us that tornado alley is only a statistical location for most tornadoes. Tornadoes occur all over the United States and often at odd times. Find out more below...

More Tornado Information

Rachelle's Weather Blog

What is a Kelvin-Helmholtz Cloud?

Monday May 19, 2008
While most people recognize the names of the common types of clouds including cirrus and cumulus, many would be stumped on Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds. These fascinating clouds look like breaking waves on the ocean and often mean bad news for small aircraft pilots. Read more on billow clouds.

Weather Games and Puzzles for School or Home

Saturday May 17, 2008
There are so many fun and interactive ways to learn on the internet. While there are tons of free games out there, many of them are just that...games. There is no educational quality to the programs. But now I have reviewed and listed some of the best weather games and interactive programs on the internet. With games for people of all ages from pre-K to adult, these weather games are sure to please anyone.
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