The latest report showed that Americans can face challenging and severe weather conditions this year, causing intense tornadoes and large hail conditions. Staying updated with Tornado Watch and Warning is essential, particularly for nocturnal tornadoes.
The US is no stranger when it comes to severe weather threats. NWN has covered many weather reports about the threats of devastating tornadoes, hail, and flooding rainfall, especially in the Southern US and the Midwest.
The National Weather Service (NW) advises people to stay alert for thunderstorms, which cause dark skies and dangerous situations. Homeowners should set up mobile weather warnings and stay indoors to avoid weather threats.
In the latest forecast, the Storm Prediction Center warns of the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas this week. The widespread severe weather can impact portions of the ArkaLaTex region this weekend.
Severe Weather and Intense Tornadoes in the US
According to a weather report, Americans can expect the impact of severe weather this year, with intense tornadoes. Tornadoes can happen without notice, causing a serious impact on communities, travel, and power lines. Possible damaging thunderstorms can also occur.
The severe weather season can bring challenges to deadly weather events, which are mostly from March to May. Reports show that March can unleash a surge in tornadoes and thunderstorms. The risks of tornadoes can spread in the following areas:
- North Carolina
- Florida
- Atlanta
- Ohio Valleys
- Tennessee
- Dallas
- St. Louis
- New Orleans
- Southeast
The severe season in 2023 unleashed 206 tornadoes in March. Forecasts reveal that an average of 92 tornadoes can emerge in the said month. This year, about 1200 to 1300 tornadoes can be unloaded in the US. In Tennesse Valley and the Midwest, homeowners should keep alert for severe weather seasons, particularly nocturnal tornadoes.
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Tornado and Severe Weather Preparedness
Severe weather conditions can threaten portions of the US, resulting in potentially life-threatening situations due to tornado threats, heavy rains, and hail conditions. As a result, homeowners should stay updated with the latest forecasts to prepare for severe weather and powerful tornadoes.
Homeowners should develop emergency plans when tornadoes occur. Preparing survival kits is essential, as severe weather can lead to power outages and road damage. The recommended emergency kits are the following:
- medicine kits
- flashlights
- batteries
- extra mobile phones
- bottled water
In addition, motorists can experience hazardous commutes due to severe weather, such as damaging thunderstorms, reduced visibility, and slippery and flooded roads.
When severe weather occurs, homeowners should stay at home and wait until the condition abates. For potential tornadoes, people should keep away from falling debris, doors, windows, and fragile materials.
Homeowners should cover their heads, and stay alert for flying debris and toxic materials.
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