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How to prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes occur frequently enough. They can occur at any time of the year but there is a tornado season between April and September, although most occur in June and July.
Quick Facts on Tornadoes
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Tornadoes occur most frequently in the U.S.
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Tornadoes are rotating columns of violent winds.
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They can displace themselves very quickly, about 44 mph, and destroy everything in their path. In other cases, they are minimal and touch very few areas.
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Whether they are large or small, they can uproot trees, toss cars around, and destroy houses and other structures.
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Tornadoes mainly occur in the afternoons and early evenings but have been sighted at night.
Warning Signs of A Tornado
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Violent thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and frequent thunder.
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A dark sky often with greenish or yellowish clouds.
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A rumbling or whistling sound.
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A funnel-shaped cloud usually at the base of a thundercloud, often behind a curtain of heavy rain or hail.
American System of Tornado Prevention
The government must advise the public when weather conditions can cause a tornado. They will usually do so on all mediums: radio, TV, Internet, newspapers, and special phone lines.
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If you live in a region where the risk for tornadoes is elevated, listen to the radio during violent storms.
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If you learn of a tornado warning in your region, seek shelter and follow the upcoming instructions.
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