Tornado Season Never Ends
While far from the norm, November tornadoes in the Midwest can catch unsuspecting residents off-guard – increasing the chances of death and destruction. Known more for early snowfall and winter-like conditions, colliding air masses during the transitional months of fall and summer can result in conditions conducive to tornadic activity. Nine years ago last week, Indiana residents learned first-hand how no month is completely safe from tornadoes. On Nov. 17, 2013, 30 tornadoes touched down in Indiana, with the strongest tornado being recorded as an EF-3 twister that crossed three counties, covering 29.2 miles of ground. Just like with anywhere else in the United States, tornado season never ends, which is why you should always remain vigilant in protecting your families. Panelized safe rooms and shelters from Elephant Safe Rooms can be a cost-effective and prudent measure in protecting your family.
Is It Unusual to See Tornadoes in November in Indiana?
Obviously, the Midwest isn’t known for tornado outbreaks past late summer, but they can still pose a threat. From a sheer probability standpoint, the risk of any tornado touching down in the Midwest is around 1 percent and the chances dramatically go down in the cooler months. You don’t have to be a mathematician to understand the rare November 2013 outbreak is certainly one for the record books, as most residents still remember its effects. With climate change shifting tornado alley further east, the chances for tornadoes occurring in these regions will go up as well. What we could in fact see is sporadic weather patterns that produce snowfall one week, before oscillating to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes the next. We should know by now that we can’t change the weather whenever we decide to, although we have certainly learned that humanity’s impact on climate can impact long-term occurrences of dangerous storms.
Tornado Season Never Ends: Ride Out Any Storm With Elephant Safe Room
Because tornado season never ends, our commitment to provide superior engineered tornado safe rooms and shelters is unwavering. Advances in meteorology can only do so much, so we will continue to advance breakthroughs in metallurgy and engineering to produce the best tornado shelters on the market. Tornado shelters can also add value to your home when not in use, as any residential fortification yields more floorspace while improving your home’s structural integrity. Our panelized steel shelters can be easily retrofitted into any bedroom or home office, with minimal disturbance to surrounding property.
