Every year from March to May, the southern states are sometimes hit by tornadoes, which are very dangerous weather events. For northern states, the danger is in the spring and early summer.
Storms are what tornadoes are. You know that every storm is rough. Tornadoes are dangerous not because of how strong the winds are, but because they happen quickly and without warning.
The start of a tornado is hard to track, unlike the start of a hurricane, which is much stronger. Satellite weather systems have a hard time finding them because they happen quickly and aren't very big.
So, people can only know a tornado is happening when they see one. Tornadoes are big, destructive masses of air that build up quickly in a circle. The wind is so strong that almost everything in the tornado's path gets blown into it.
What to do if you think a tornado is coming
Before you can take any safety steps, you need to know how the violent weather phenomenon looks and what signs it leaves behind.
Keep in mind that before a tornado hits a place, the wind may not be dangerous for a few minutes. Before a tornado can be seen, the wind is often very calm. Rain might or might not be present.
Tornadoes usually happen at the end of a thunderstorm. So, if there is a strong thunderstorm, you should be ready for the possibility of a tornado coming at any time before or during the storm.
Tornadoes are hard to see because they are mostly made up of strong, whirling winds. In most cases where a tornado is seen, it looks like a cloud-like structure.
Tornadoes can be seen because of the debris and dust they pick up as they move along. You might be able to see the debris spinning around in the air.
Before a tornado hits a place, you can also hear a loud roaring sound that sounds almost like a freight train coming. The wind will also get rough and cause damage.
Things to do to stay safe before a tornado
A dark sky that is often violet to greenish can be a sign of a possible tornado. This kind of sky is common during violent thunderstorms.
When you see and feel signs that a tornado is coming, get to a safe place right away. Don't forget that tornadoes are dangerous and deadly not just because of the strong winds, but also because of the debris they pick up.
There are roofs, big rocks, and big pieces of trees among these pieces of trash. When people are hurt by this kind of debris, the tornado kills them. So make sure that the shelter you find will keep you safe from these things.
What to do to stay safe during a tornado
Homes in places where tornadoes happen often almost always have basements. People are safest in basements during tornadoes, so if one is coming, you should go to one.
Just get out of your car and find a safe place to stay. Or, you could just lie down on a strong structure. Lay flat and put your hands over your head. Be careful and watch out for things that might fall from the tornado.
After the tornado, check to see if any major parts of your home were damaged. If not, get help from a professional right away to keep yourself safe.
Tornadoes are so crazy that no one can stop them from happening. But if you know how to stay safe during these kinds of weather disturbances, you won't be one of the many people who die because of them.
