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**Have you ever been interrupted from your favorite television show by the local meteorologist warning the community of severe weather? One form of severe weather comes in the form of tornadoes.** **Tornado, twister, cyclone, whirlwind...many names for the natural disaster that can bring winds of over 230 mph. That is faster than a NASCAR racecar, 3 TIMES faster than the legal speed limit!!! West Texas spring winds average about 25 mph. Can you imagine winds up to 230 mph?!** **A twister’s winds can destroy everything in its path depending on the cyclone’s strength. Each spring, a path of killer tornadoes ranges from the Lone Star state up through Indiana. This path is known as Tornado Alley. Do you know that there are different types of tornadoes? How safe is your house or school if a tornado was in your area? Have you ever met a storm chaser? You will find the answer to these questions through this Webquest and relay your information in an “All You Ever Wanted to Know About: Tornadoes” brochure**