Texas averages 125 tornadoes every year- more than any other state. Oklahoma comes in second with an average of 57 per year. While tornadoes can happen at any time of day, they’re most likely to occur between 3 and 9 p.m. So when your afternoon talk show or evening sitcom is interrupted for a tornado warning- pay attention and don’t go outside!

During a tornado warning, take action immediately:

• A tornado is imminent
• Take shelter immediately
• Check for forecast updates

During a tornado watch, be prepared a tornado is possible:

• Check for forecast updates
• Monitor sky conditions
• Know where to take shelter

Take Caution:

• Tornadoes can be obscured by rain or nearby low-hanging clouds
• Some tornadoes appear as a visible funnel extending only partially to the ground
• Look for signs of debris below the visible funnel

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