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__THUNDERSTORMS__ **//-//**SAM Thunderstorms formed by the rising of warm, humid air. When humid air is lifted it cools and the moisture in the air will condense and form a cloud. The cloud will extend higher and the the water droplets start growing in size. As the cloud reaches 10 - 20 km in the air cumulonimbus clouds result. Lightning causes many fires. It also can be deadly if you get struck by it. The rainfall can cause flash floods which destroy many man built structures. Hail up to the size of softballs, that can result from thunderstorms, can damage windows and cars. Powerful winds linked to **thunderstorms** can knock tress and power lines down. Tornadoes from thunderstorms can Tornados demolish just about... EVERYTHING. To keep safe inside a house, avoid all contact with electrical equiptment and chords, do not wash your hands, take a shower, or wash dishes. Stay away from windows, doors and stay off porches. You should also stay away from trees in open areas, any bodies of water, and stay away from all metal vehicles such as motorcycles, golf carts, and bicycles. If you know lightning is about to strike and you are outside, squat low to the ground, place your hands over your ears and your head between both your knees. Do not lie flat on the ground. But whatever you do, try to avoid even going outside with such severe weather being forcasts.

 **Tornados:** Tornados are harsh tunderstorms. they look like a cylinder except wider at the top and smaller at the bottom. They can destruct a mile long aera at the same time. It can destruct many things in a matter of seconds. Tornados occur in warm moist weather and ussually when thunderstorms are occuring. Tornados could rip apart a house in seconds. The tornado will pick up anything in its way spinning at a very fast speed and whip it out hitting someone or something, having a majior impact on things. To be safe you can install tornado straps to keep the roof attached to the walls. install shutters to protect the windows from shattering and hurting someone. Always have a basement or cellar where you can go that has plenty of canned food,water and spare clothes.
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