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Did you know that typical thunderstorm lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and has a diameter of fifteen miles? Severe thunderstorms can be accompanied by a range of dangerous conditions, including high winds, hail, and tornadoes. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which can strike up to ten miles away from any rainfall, and often strikes outside [...]

Violent tornadoes comprise only two percent of all tornadoes, but are responsible for about 70 percent of tornado-related deaths. Once the storms are over, home and business owners face additional health and safety risks as they assess damage to structuresand begin clean-up activities. Viewer Tip: Keep these tips in mind to stay safe after tornado [...]

The National Weather Service estimates that about 1200 tornadoes occur in the U.S each year, causing up to 70 fatalities and 1500 injuries nationwide.  When severe thunderstorms occur, changing wind direction and speed can create an area of rotating air, which is where most tornadoes form.  Thunderstorms can also be accompanied by high winds, hail, [...]