STEM with Dr. Owl

How Do Tornadoes Form? – Weather Science & Meteorology for Kids

September 28, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Discover the science of extreme weather as we explain updrafts, wind shear, and how mesocyclones create tornadoes. Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and a very dizzy Ziggy the Robot in the weather lab to solve the mystery of why only some thunderstorms spin. Find out exactly what ingredients it takes to build a twisting funnel cloud and learn important tornado safety tips along the way!

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