Tornado

Tornadoes, or twisters, are funnels of spinning air with violent winds and deadly power. They occur during thunderstorms when cool air moves over warm air. The air rises into the storm clouds where it starts to rotate. When a column of air tightens and speeds up, a funnel cloud drops down. If the funnel hits the ground, a tornado is born. These whirling wonders often leave a trail of devastation.

Tornadoes are frequent and unpredictable, making them so dangerous. In the US, about 1,000 occur annually. Tornado Alley in the Midwest and Dixie Alley in the South are where great air masses meet and many tornadoes strike. Tornadoes are measured using the Enhanced Fujita Scale, ranging from EF-0 to EF-5 with winds over 200 mph. Their intensity can only be estimated after the damage is done. Tornadoes only last a few minutes and are small compared to hurricanes, so they are hard to directly link to global warming. There is still a lot to learn regarding the impact of climate change on the frequency and strength of tornadoes.

Products Size: 6" x 4.5" x 3"

Thunderheads are sewn and crafted using recycled fibers that meet Global Recycling Standards. There are no plastic parts, only high-quality soft fabrics and embroidered eyes and details. The attached educational cards are printed from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

Thunderheads meet and surpass all US safety standards. Regular size Thunderheads are appropriate and safe for all ages. Key chain size Thunderheads are only for age 3 and up. 

Hand wash only using a damp cloth and warm water.  Air dry.  We do not recommend cleaning in a washing machine or drying in a drier.  Check all labels upon arrival of purchase. 

From this website, we deliver within the United States.  We ship orders within 1–2 business days once they are received. Please see the link at page bottom for international orders. We're confident that you'll love your Thunderheads purchase, but if you need to make a return for any reason, we accept returns within 14 days of your purchase date. Please note, we only accept items in their original condition with the tags still attached. See the page bottom for further details.