Tornadoes are also deadly, killing an average of 42 people in the U.S. each year.
Spring is traditionally a busy tornado time, although tornadoes can occur in any state at any time.
Just weeks ago tornadoes struck Georgia in the early morning hours of February 14. More than a dozen people were killed and whole neighborhoods were destroyed. You should know the difference between a tornado watch and a warning. The National Weather Service issues a tornado watch when conditions are favorable in your area. This is the time to remind family members where the safest places within your home are and listen to the radio or television for further developments.