​Tornadoes form during thunderstorms, when windy conditions create a spinning mass of air. If this vortex touches the ground, it becomes a tornado. These storms can happen anywhere.

​Hurricanes form over the ocean. They strengthen by drawing energy from the water’s warmth. Heat energy is like fuel for a big storm. The hotter the water, the more energy the hurricane can gather. These storms typically impact coastal areas.

​Both tornadoes and hurricanes can rip apart houses and destroy most things in their path.