Tornado Safety

A typical thunderstorm lasts for less than an hour
1800-2000 thunderstorms occur around the world at any moment
Flash floods and lightning will kill more people annually than tornadoes
Tornadoes follow severe thunderstorms
Tornadoes are the most devastating local storms experienced on earth
In Wisconsin, tornadoes have occurred in every month except February
In Wisconsin, the most active tornado months are June, July, May and August in that order
75% of tornadoes will occur between 3:00-7:00 PM, with 5 PM being the most likely time

A tornado watch means that the conditions are favorable for both tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Although it may be sunny when the watch is issued, the weather could change rapidly
A tornado warning means that a tornado or funnel cloud has been spotted. Take cover immediately!
- If in an automobile, do not attempt to outrun a tornado, do not stay in the car
- Do not stay in a mobile home, get to a low lying area but watch out for flash floods
- The safest place to be is in a basement, get underneath a heavy object
- If you do not have a basement ,go to a first floor interior hallway, closet or bathroom