Tornado season tends to strike during April, May, and June. The Great Plains of the Central United States are often targeted because they pick up the warm winds from the Gulf Stream during this time. You may also have heard about Tornado Alley, which can extend all the way up to Kansas and Nebraska.
While those warm winds may sound lovely, the trouble is, they mix with cooler temps at higher atmospheres and cause disruptions in wind speed and direction.
Unfortunately, tornadoes are a common occurrence and need to be prepared for. According to the National Weather Service, about 1,000 tornadoes are reported per year in the United States, resulting in 1,500 injuries and 80 deaths. Here’s everything you need to know about how to stay safe during a tornado.
What to Do Before the Storm
The first rule of tornado safety is to make sure you have weather alerts set on your phone because, as much as you prepare, tornadoes can arise quickly and without warning.