Driving During Tornado Season

Now that the spring season is in full spring, it is essential that we are well equipped and knowledgeable when driving our Webster City RVs during certain weather conditions. One particularly dangerous weather force to look out for during the spring months is the threat of a tornado and the chance of running into tornado activity while camping and RVing. In order to safely RV during the upcoming spring months, car-use.net has provided drivers with the following tips for maneuvering during tornado season.

Tornado Season Driving Safety Tips

·         Be prepared with a disaster/emergency kit in your RV at all times.

·         Try not drive during tornado conditions if you can help it.

·         Never try to out-drive a tornado in a vehicle.

·         If you can see the tornado, and it is heading away from you… just sit tight. If it is heading toward you, and you have the time, drive away from it at right angles. Example, if it is heading North, travel east or west. If it is too close, find safety below ground if possible, or in the nearest depression. Never stay in your car, as it will be tossed around with you in it.

·         Never drive over a fallen electrical line.

·         Get out of your vehicle immediately and seek shelter in a nearby building.

·         If there is not an indoor structure nearby, lie in a ditch or a low level area on the ground.

Tornado Season Information

·         Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., but can occur at any time.

·         Peak tornado season in the southern states is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer.

·         They can strike with little to no warning.

·         They can look almost transparent and hard to make out until they begin to pick up dust and debris thus forming a funnel cloud. 

·         While they are known to be unpredictable and can change directions at any time, tornadoes generally move in the direction of southwest to northeast.

·         The average speed of a tornado is 30 miles per hour, but can range from stationary to 70 miles per hour. 

·         Tornadoes can accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land.

·         Tornadoes that form over water are called waterspouts.

·         Tornadoes are most frequently reported east of the Rocky Mountains during spring and summer months.

For more information on safely driving during tornado season, stop by and speak with an expert at Webster City RV today.