Tornado season is generally March through August, although tornadoes can occur at any time of year. The media can raise awareness about tornadoes by providing important information to the community. Localize the information by printing the phone numbers of local emergency services offices, the American Red Cross, and hospitals. Periodically inform your community of local public warning systems. Interview local officials about what people living in mobile home parks should do if a tornado warning is issued.
Tornadoes can be nearly invisible, marked only by swirling debris at the base of the funnel.
Some are composed almost entirely of windblown dust and still others are composed of several mini-funnels. On average, the United States experiences 100,000 thunderstorms each year. Approximately 1,000 tornadoes develop from these storms. Although tornadoes do occur throughout the world, the United States experiences the most intense and devastating tornadoes. Tornadoes produce the most violent winds on earth.