Every Atlantic state, including New Jersey, is annually threatened by these fierce storms. Hurricane season extends from the beginning of June through November. What to do when a hurricane threatens. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, striking the ground with whirling winds which could approach 300 miles per hour. A tornado spins like a top and many sound like an airplane or train.
Tornadoes can strike at any time of year and often accompany hurricanes.
They occur most frequently during April, May and June. Stay tuned to radio and television reports in your area. A tornado has been sighted. What to do when a tornado strikes. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region.