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Fast,
destructive, deadly and feared are a few words that
describe tornadoes. Giant, rotating columns of air that
descend from thunderstorms, tornadoes can be costly to
both property and human life when they touch the ground.
Mix
together a supply of warm, humid air near the surface, a
nearby low pressure disturbance to help lift the air and
strong atmospheric winds with height and you have a
tornado. These conditions can typically be found in the
Southeast two times a year; from March to May and from
November to December from noon to 8 p.m. and occur in
storms moving from the southwest toward the northeast.
With wind speeds from 50 to 300 mph, tornadoes should
not be taken lightly. They can move quickly, up t o 70
mph, or be stationary. Quick to form, you may only have
a few seconds to react and find shelter. Listening to
weather bulletins and taking appropriate action can be
the difference between life and death.
Protecting Your Home Against Tornado Damage (PDF
Format)
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