Meteorologists at the NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issue daily forecasts, or convective outlooks, for organized severe thunderstorms over the U.S. based on current weather observations and forecast models. They also closely monitor areas they think are at a higher risk for tornadoes. How are tornadoes warned? Public Warning SirensRead More →
It means that conditions are ideal for a tornado to form. A watch will not necessarily result in severe weather, AccuWeather explains. … A warning means that either a tornado has been spotted or a radar has picked one up. If you are in an area with a tornado warning,Read More →
The tornado sirens are activated with a signal from the NWS that indicates a tornado has been spotted or is strongly indicated on a Doppler radar and/or strong, damaging winds of 70 mph or greater are present. The alert goes off in the specific cities or towns that will beRead More →
Squall Lines: Squall lines generally form along or ahead of cold fronts and drylines and can produce severe weather in the form of heavy rainfall, strong winds, large hail, and frequent lightning. Squall lines can extend to hundreds of miles in length, simultaneously affecting several states at a time. WhatRead More →
Storm Cellars and Basements Being completely underground is the best place to be in a tornado. If you have an underground storm cellar, use it. Make sure the door is securely fastened. If the entrance to your storm cellar is outside, you should allow plenty of time to get toRead More →
On April 12, 2020, a tornado tracked from Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, reaching EF3 intensity as it moved the East Brainerd area of Chattanooga. How wide was the tornado that hit Chattanooga? The tornado was on the ground for 18 minutes, traveled 18.37 miles (29.56 km), was 1,500 yards (1,400 m)Read More →
False! Tornadoes do not follow a specific path or route, and can change directions at any time. The only safe place to be during a tornado is in a location that offers shelter from high winds and debris. “The damage to homes during a tornado is caused by an explosionRead More →
Since a Quonset hut is built using steel, it will last for an extended period of time. On average, a well cared for Quonset hut can last for close to 100 years. Each steel building produced by Future Buildings is made from GalvalumeTM Plus Steel and come with a 40-yearRead More →
The island city of Galveston has been the site of some of the most catastrophic hurricanes in the last century. It was last hit by a hurricane in 1989, but tropical storm Allison delivered extremely heavy rainfall to the area in 2001, including Houston inland. Which region in Texas isRead More →
Most tornadoes are found in the Great Plains of the central United States – an ideal environment for the formation of severe thunderstorms. In this area, known as Tornado Alley, storms are caused when dry cold air moving south from Canada meets warm moist air traveling north from the GulfRead More →