The myth that tornado alley is in the Plains and Midwest states have been shattered in recent decades. Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia have all had deadly tornado outbreaks in the past few years. Of the top ten cities most likely to be hit by a tornado, Jackson, MS came in at #2.
Tornado expert Dr Greg Forbes of weather.com has studied tornadoes extensively. He tracks and monitors tornadoes year-round for The Weather Channel and weather.com. Dr. Forbes is a foremost expert in his field, studying under Tetsuya Fujita, who developed the F-rating scale by which we classify tornadoes.
The Dixie Alley, in the Deep South, may have the biggest risk for tornadoes. Five of the top ten cities on this list are in the Gulf Coast, or Dixie Alley, states. Jackson, MS came in at number 2.
The most active months are March, April, and November. Spring isn’t the only time of year to be on the lookout for severe weather. Have a safe place to go prepared ahead of time, and prepare an emergency kit with extra clothes, shoes, flashlights, spare batteries, and even food and water. Be prepared year round with a Tornado Alley Armor Safe Room. www.tornadoalleyarmor.com or Toll Free 918-518-1551