Tornado Facts
4/7/2020 (Permalink)
What is a Tornado?
Tornadoes are the most violent of all atmospheric storms. A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground.
Where to Tornadoes occur?
Tornadoes can occur anywhere, at anytime if the right atmospheric conditions are present. So, anytime you are near a thunderstorm, you need to be prepared and ready for a possible tornado.
What is the difference between a Tornado WATCH and a Tornado WARNING?
A Tornado WATCH means conditions are favorable for tornado activity.
A Tornado WARNING means a tornado has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar and there is a serious threat to life and property to those in the path of the tornado. ACT now to find safe shelter immediately.
Cleanup after a Tornado?
Call the experts in Storm and Tornado cleanup: SERVPRO of Limestone and Lawrence Counties is ready and able to help you and your home and/or business board-up and cleanup after a Tornado.