This Is TORNADO Season!

While tornadoes can occur at anytime of the year, most occur from April through June here in the U.S. In fact, during the past 3 years, an average of 803 actual tornadoes have occurred during these 3 months. Let's put that in perspective. So far this month, there have been 118 preliminary reports of tornadoes. Recently, even Kentucky has been plagued by numerous tornadoes already this year, a preliminary number of 27.

However, tornado season is really just getting started. It's important that people understand how to keep safe. In 2010, there were 45 tornado fatalities. Breaking that down while highlighting the most troublesome statistics, 20 of those fatalities occurred in mobile homes, 7 occurred in vehicles, and 6 occurred in the open or outside. 

Already in 2011, 3 tornado fatalities have already occurred with 2 occurring in mobile homes, one in TN and the other in GA. While the other tornado fatality occurred in LA, each of the 3 tornadoes were rated an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. 

***As part of Tornado Season, I'll be dedicating a significant portion of my blog to this powerful and dangerous weather event.***

I'll be discussing various aspects of tornadoes, but first and foremost that all should be made aware of is tornado safety. Flying Debris is the greatest danger in tornadoes. Please consult the following link in order to know how to remain safe before, during, and after a tornado touchdown.

Tornado Safety
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/safety.html

As Tornado Season continues, I'll be posting links like this in the Miks Piks section of the blog. Remember, stay safe out there and get one of those weather radios!
MS