For more about such difficult problems in tornado science, Dr. Chuck Doswell of NSSL offers an indepth discussion on defining tornadoes . The Online Tornado FAQ is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to tornadoes. Instead, this a quick-reference summary of tornado knowledge, which will link you to more detailed information if you desire. When it comes to staying safe from a storm, don't just go with what you've heard. It may be a myth.
Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters.
The Fargo Flood - North Dakota State University page with information specific to the Red River flood plain in year 2000, plus historical information about previous floods in that region. NOAA Fire Weather Information Center - NOAA's Fire Weather Information Center is a roundup of various NOAA Web sites and information on the latest fire weather forecasts, including satellite images and graphics. Some external links are included for your convenience. UniSci - a website for daily science news. A sometimes amusing and sometimes VERY serious look at what it takes to be a wildfire fighter.