While we’re all familiar with the kind of destruction tornadoes bring with them. We see them from afar on the horizon, connecting the skies and the earth. In many cases, they touch cumulonimbus clouds and are sometimes even the base of some clouds. Their distinctive funnel-shape can bring along wind speeds of up to 300mph. …
Tornado season in Kansas generally takes place between mid to late April and the middle of June. It’s important to know when tornado season is in Kansas if you plan to live there or visit for a holiday. Kansas is in the region of the country where tornadoes are most frequent, Tornado Alley.
Rain-wrapped tornadoes develop when there is a thunderstorm and the atmosphere has an extremely high moisture content. Detecting this type of tornado is almost impossible because the funnel structure that identifies most tornadoes is hidden by the rain. They often aren’t seen until they are dangerously close, and at that point it is often too …
We’ve all heard how destructive and damaging tornadoes can be, but not all tornadoes are equal. Certain areas are prone to getting more tornadoes, and often the most susceptible places get larger, more destructive ones too. Perhaps you’re curious to know which state has the most tornadoes on average each year. In this article, we’ll …
A waterspout tornado is a twister that forms over an ocean, lake, or river. Compared to tornadoes, hurricanes, fire storms, and thunderstorms, waterspout tornadoes may sound less threatening. However, while waterspouts are weaker and don’t last as long as most of their fellow weather phenomena, some waterspouts can be just as destructive.
Most of us are afraid of tornadoes and for very good reason. These natural phenomena are common in the United States, especially in the central part of the country, which is a loosely defined area known as Tornado Alley. As in most other areas of life, the best way to keep yourself safe is to …
The Tri-State Tornado was a lethal and devastating tornado that affected three whole states in the center of the US on March 18, 1925. It traveled 235 miles across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, killing 695 people. That gives it the unfortunate designation as the deadliest tornado ever recorded in the United States, and the second …
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Oklahoma’s reputation for tornadoes is worrisome. If you’re moving out that way, you’re probably asking “when is tornado season in Oklahoma?” so that you can be prepared. Tornadoes are so common in Oklahoma it could be argued that tornado season is all year. However, late-March to August has the most potent conditions for tornadoes in …
Did you know there are different kinds of tornadoes? One type of tornado, a stovepipe tornado, is a distinct type of funnel cloud or twister that differs from other common tornado forms. In this article, we will go over what a stovepipe tornado looks like, how it acts and behaves, what environmental or meteorological conditions …
Nature has a collection of sounds that can send the icy shiver of fear through us. Whether it is a clap of thunder or a lion roaring. It’s also not a coincidence that nature’s scary sounds come from scary things. Few environmental events are more chilling than a tornado. We are all familiar with tornadoes. …
