Illustrated photographs and drawings describe the devastating effects of hurricanes and tornadoes, what causes them, and how people can protect themselves against them.

Includes index.

What is a hurricane? -- Where in the world? -- Atlantic hurricanes -- Big winds of the Pacific -- The Indian Ocean -- Biggest storms -- Record year -- What is a tornado? -- Tornado alley -- Amazing whirling winds -- Safety precautions -- Weather watch -- The world's weather -- El Niño -- Looking to the future.