Tornado Information and Safety
Although Central Texas gets its share of tornadoes and during severe weather we come under a Tornado Watch many times, Austin itself is rarely the site of tornado touch-downs. However, severe weather warnings should be taken seriously at all times. Learn what to do in the event of tornado watches and warnings and how to stay safe before, during, and after a tornado hits in your area.
When is Tornado Season in Central Texas?
Although tornados can happen at any time of year, there are certain months when they are most prevalent.
Although tornados can happen at any time of year, there are certain months when they are most prevalent.
Best, Safest Places to Go During a Tornado
Choose a safe place during a tornado. Find the safest option for your home.
Choose a safe place during a tornado. Find the safest option for your home.
How to Prepare for a Tornado
This tutorial from About Little Rock, AR Guide Amanda Galiano includes precautions you may not have thought of including being prepared for gas line breaks.
This tutorial from About Little Rock, AR Guide Amanda Galiano includes precautions you may not have thought of including being prepared for gas line breaks.
City of Austin - Tornado Picture 1922
Image of a twister over the State Capitol in 1922.
Image of a twister over the State Capitol in 1922.
News 8 Austin - Tornado Safety for Texans
Get low, stay low, and heed these tornado season safety tips.
Get low, stay low, and heed these tornado season safety tips.
Office of Emergency Management - Severe Weather
What to do in the event of severe weather, myths about tornados, what to do during a tornado, and why Austin doesn't use tornado or severe weather warning sirens.
What to do in the event of severe weather, myths about tornados, what to do during a tornado, and why Austin doesn't use tornado or severe weather warning sirens.
Ron's Texas Page - Texas Tornadoes
Tornado facts, a list of Texas tornadoes by death toll, and myths about tornadoes are featured here.
Tornado facts, a list of Texas tornadoes by death toll, and myths about tornadoes are featured here.
Storm Prediction Center -3 Views of a Historic Weather Event
Three photographs of the Jarrell, TX tornado. From the Storm Prediction Center.
Three photographs of the Jarrell, TX tornado. From the Storm Prediction Center.
Tornado Project - Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity
How this measurement of the size and strength of a tornado works.
How this measurement of the size and strength of a tornado works.
Tornado Project - Top Ten Tornado Lists
Top ten states for tornadoes, broken down into categories (most tornadoes per state, number of killer tornadoes, etc.).
Top ten states for tornadoes, broken down into categories (most tornadoes per state, number of killer tornadoes, etc.).
Tornado Project - Tornado Safety
Tornado safety tips for homes or small buildings, schools, in the car, in high rise buildings, and shopping centers, hospitals, and factories.
Tornado safety tips for homes or small buildings, schools, in the car, in high rise buildings, and shopping centers, hospitals, and factories.
Tornado Project - Tornado Safety Crossword Puzzle
A good way to get kids to learn tornado safety.
A good way to get kids to learn tornado safety.