Massive Tornado Twirls Around Texas Amidst Extreme Weather

As a wave of powerful thunderstorms swept over the state, a massive tornado slammed northern Texas.

A Massive Twister

In videos, a massive twister can be seen sweeping over the plains near Morton, Texas, just outside Lubbock.

The tornado looked enormous, spiraling down from a storm cloud above and sweeping across the flat plain, blowing dust and mud.

According to Fox News, no injuries were recorded due to the tornado on Monday. According to the National Weather Service, three more tornadoes have been reported in the Lubbock region. The NWS reported that hail and wind gusts of above 50 miles per hour have also been reported. After yesterday night's storms, the NWS Lubbock posted a photo of a drowned pickup vehicle on a remote road.

Increased Frequency

Tornadoes, which originate during violent thunderstorms, are rather prevalent in this Texas section, known as "Tornado Alley."

According to the NWS, it's uncertain what impact the climate crisis will have on tornado frequency and severity. However, preliminary findings imply that shifting circumstances may affect tornado patterns across the United States.

Certain studies claimed that thunderstorms might become more prevalent as the climate issue worsens.

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Tornadoes

A tornado is a thin column of air that stretches from a thunderstorm to the ground and rotates violently. Because wind is imperceptible, tornadoes are difficult to detect unless they generate a condensation funnel of water droplets, dust, and debris. Tornadoes are among the most dangerous of all the atmospheric storms humans encounter. Tornadoes may be found in Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America, among other places. Every year, roughly 20 tornadoes are reported in New Zealand. Argentina and Bangladesh have the largest number of tornadoes outside of the United States.

US Tornadoes

Every year, about 1,200 tornadoes strike the United States. We don't know the average number of tornadoes each year because official tornado data only goes back to 1950. Furthermore, tornado spotting and reporting techniques have evolved significantly over the previous several decades, implying that we see more tornadoes than occur.

Tornado Season

Tornado season is the time of year when the United States experiences the most tornadoes. The southern Plains (Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas) see their peak "tornado season from May through early June." On the Gulf Coast, spring arrives sooner. Tornado season begins in June or July in the northern Plains and upper Midwest (North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota). But keep in mind that tornadoes can strike at any time of year. Tornadoes can strike at any time of day or night, although the majority strike between 4 and 9 p.m.

Tornado Preparedness

Prepare an emergency plan and an emergency kit, keep alert of weather conditions during thunderstorms, know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect yourself from injuries, especially to your head, to stay safe during a tornado.

According to the NOAA, there is no assurance of safety during a tornado. Even the threat of a tornado should be considered. EF5 tornadoes (those with wind speeds of 200 MPH or more) are rare, although the most destructive tornadoes may level and blow away practically any house and people inside it. It's been more than eight years since the last major EF5 tornado struck the United States near Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20, 2013. Tornadoes, in general, are significantly weaker. If you make the proper preparations, you can survive a tornado. Here are three crucial safety recommendations for you and your family.

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