Twister Tales & Safety Tips
Twister Tales
When it comes to tornadoes, no news is good news
For the first time ever, we are days away from this becoming the first year in the modern record with no violent tornadoes touching down in the United States.That means no tornadoes were rated EF4 or EF5 this year. It also means the 10 torn... [Read more]
Can you believe your eyes about how tornadoes form?
Tornadoes seem to be growing more powerful. Scientists are learning more about their power, as well as how they form, t... [Read more]
Fall tornado season hits from Plains into Southeast
Last weekend, a storm system hit the Plains and the Southeast, producing more than two dozen tornadoes that ... [Read more]
Safety Tips
Preparing for a Tornado: Know the Risks and the Signs
Whether you live in a high-risk tornado zone or not, it is essential that you know the risks and the signs of a tornado in order to be prepared . Follow this advice from ready.gov : Know your area’s tornado risk. In the U.S., the Midwe... [Read more]
Keeping Kids Busy in the Shelter
You were wise. You planned ahead. You purchased a storm shelter. You outfitted it with the necessities . But how do yo... [Read more]
Tornado Myths – What Have You Heard?
Tornadoes have been a weather phenomenon for centuries. And with that, come many tornado myths. From the first publis... [Read more]