Severe weather most often occurs in the spring and summer months when two weather systems collide. Weather systems that are only a few degrees different in temperature or a few millibars different in pressure can result in violent winds, hail, thunderstorms and even tornadoes. Prepare a disaster supplies kit. Have frequent drills. Know your location in relationship to the movement of storms.
Tornadoes can occur in conjunction with severe thunderstorms producing hail.
The safest place in a home is in interior rooms on the lowest level of the home, away from windows. These may be bathrooms, interior closets or under stairways. People in tall buildings should take shelter in interior hallways, away from windows. Stay away from vehicles. Do not try to out- run a tornado in a car or truck.