With the arrival of spring comes another season. Severe weather season.

Along with generating powerful winds, heavy downpours and hail, severe thunderstorms also could spin up another major threat: tornadoes.

Varying in strength and size, the fierce winds associated with tornadoes not only tear through communities and cause excessive damages but also are capable of claiming lives.

Watch the video above to find out what ingredients are needed for a tornado to form and what you should do to stay safe if a Tornado Warning is issued in your area.