From March to May of every year, many southern states are occasionally plagued by disastrous weather phenomenon known as tornadoes. For northern states, the risk comes during spring to the onset of summer. Because of the changing weather patterns tornados have even been reported in the winter time. Due to the uncertainty associated with earth changes tornados may become a year round occurrence striking any where. What we are seeing is unsettledness in the atmosphere and oceans that are causing temperature and moisture variations across the entire planet.
Tornadoes are considered storms and are incredibly violent. The dangers caused by tornadoes are not due just to the gustiness of the winds but by the sudden and unanticipated occurrence. Unlike hurricanes, because of there relatively slow development and ease of tracking, the onset of a tornado can not be easily anticipated. Satellite weather systems can not easily spot them because of their sudden development and their relatively smaller scale. Even with the advent of Doppler radar we have only gained minutes in advanced warning of a tornado approach.
People can only tell there is a tornado when they actually see one. Tornadoes are destructive masses of air circulating rapidly is a cyclonic manner. The wind is so strong that almost everything that comes in contact with the tornado is pulled into it.
How to tell if a tornado is approaching
If you live in a tornado prone area it is imperative you become knowledgeable about the indicators for the presence of violent weather phenomenon. Take note that before a tornado hits an area, the wind may calm minutes before the tornado hits the place. Often, before a tornado is observed, the wind is very still and there may not be any rain. Usually, tornadoes occur at the trailing end of a thunderstorm. If there are strong thunderstorms, be prepared for the possibility that a tornado may come along anytime after the onset of a thunderstorm.
Because tornadoes are made up of strong and whirling winds, one can not easily see them. Often, reported cases indicate that the tornado just appeared out of the clouds. Tornadoes are seen due to the debris and dust they have accumulated as they swoop close to the ground. The debris rotates in the air in a circular, whirling motion and other times it seems as if a piece of the cloud just dropped out of the air. This is the tattle tale funnel shape you see as the tornado starts to drop from the clouds. Before a tornado hits an area, you may hear a loud roaring sound that is similar to an approaching freight train. The wind also becomes turbulent and oppressive Of course at night you see nothing but you can still hear the freight train coming. This is more terrifying then seeing the funnel cloud.
Safety measures before a tornado
One indicator that a tornado will possibly hit an area is the dark and often violet to greenish sky, which is prevalent during destructive thunderstorms. When you see and feel the indications of an approaching tornado, find a safe shelter right away. Remember, tornadoes are destructive and fatal not merely because of the strong winds but because of the debris they have accumulated. This debris varies from sands or dirt, to large rocks, chunks of trees, or parts of houses. When people are hit by such debris that’s the time the tornado becomes fatal. So make sure the shelter you find will protect you from these kind of items.
Safety measures during a tornado
Homes located in areas that are often hit by tornadoes almost always have basements. Basements offer reliable protection to people during tornadoes, so find one before a tornado arrives. If you are in your car, just get out and find a safe shelter. Or simply lie down in a sturdy structure. Lie flat and cover the head with your hands. Be alert and look out for falling debris coming from the area of the tornado.
After the tornado, make sure structures in your home are safe. Seek professional help to ensure your safety, it’s what occurs after the tornado that's the problem. Many times it’s during the aftermath with unsafe structures, fires due to broken gas lines, and electrocutions from cut and broken electric lines that are the primary cause of deaths.
Tornadoes are phenomenal that can not be prevented. However, if you know the precautions of being safe during such weather disturbances, you may avoid being a casualty from such weather turbulence.
Tornadoes are considered storms and are incredibly violent. The dangers caused by tornadoes are not due just to the gustiness of the winds but by the sudden and unanticipated occurrence. Unlike hurricanes, because of there relatively slow development and ease of tracking, the onset of a tornado can not be easily anticipated. Satellite weather systems can not easily spot them because of their sudden development and their relatively smaller scale. Even with the advent of Doppler radar we have only gained minutes in advanced warning of a tornado approach.
People can only tell there is a tornado when they actually see one. Tornadoes are destructive masses of air circulating rapidly is a cyclonic manner. The wind is so strong that almost everything that comes in contact with the tornado is pulled into it.
How to tell if a tornado is approaching
If you live in a tornado prone area it is imperative you become knowledgeable about the indicators for the presence of violent weather phenomenon. Take note that before a tornado hits an area, the wind may calm minutes before the tornado hits the place. Often, before a tornado is observed, the wind is very still and there may not be any rain. Usually, tornadoes occur at the trailing end of a thunderstorm. If there are strong thunderstorms, be prepared for the possibility that a tornado may come along anytime after the onset of a thunderstorm.
Because tornadoes are made up of strong and whirling winds, one can not easily see them. Often, reported cases indicate that the tornado just appeared out of the clouds. Tornadoes are seen due to the debris and dust they have accumulated as they swoop close to the ground. The debris rotates in the air in a circular, whirling motion and other times it seems as if a piece of the cloud just dropped out of the air. This is the tattle tale funnel shape you see as the tornado starts to drop from the clouds. Before a tornado hits an area, you may hear a loud roaring sound that is similar to an approaching freight train. The wind also becomes turbulent and oppressive Of course at night you see nothing but you can still hear the freight train coming. This is more terrifying then seeing the funnel cloud.
Safety measures before a tornado
One indicator that a tornado will possibly hit an area is the dark and often violet to greenish sky, which is prevalent during destructive thunderstorms. When you see and feel the indications of an approaching tornado, find a safe shelter right away. Remember, tornadoes are destructive and fatal not merely because of the strong winds but because of the debris they have accumulated. This debris varies from sands or dirt, to large rocks, chunks of trees, or parts of houses. When people are hit by such debris that’s the time the tornado becomes fatal. So make sure the shelter you find will protect you from these kind of items.
Safety measures during a tornado
Homes located in areas that are often hit by tornadoes almost always have basements. Basements offer reliable protection to people during tornadoes, so find one before a tornado arrives. If you are in your car, just get out and find a safe shelter. Or simply lie down in a sturdy structure. Lie flat and cover the head with your hands. Be alert and look out for falling debris coming from the area of the tornado.
After the tornado, make sure structures in your home are safe. Seek professional help to ensure your safety, it’s what occurs after the tornado that's the problem. Many times it’s during the aftermath with unsafe structures, fires due to broken gas lines, and electrocutions from cut and broken electric lines that are the primary cause of deaths.
Tornadoes are phenomenal that can not be prevented. However, if you know the precautions of being safe during such weather disturbances, you may avoid being a casualty from such weather turbulence.
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