This Spring Is Forecast To Be The Most Active Tornado Season Georgia Has Seen In Years
With storms rolling through the south just this past week that produced baseball-sized hail, it leaves many residents wondering what to expect from the spring 2020 tornado season in Georgia. There have already been a few tornado outbreaks across the country, and now that we’re officially into spring, it’s best to be prepared as to what we should expect in the future. According to a few scientific calculations, some made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), there is a 45% chance of an above-average tornado season throughout the country. Here is what to expect in Georgia…
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Being in the southeast, unfortunately, means that Georgia is right in the crosshairs for tornadoes within the spring and summer season.
Georgia is no stranger to tornadoes, and while it might not be one of the states that are located within the famed Tornado Alley, there is still much we need to concern ourselves with and prepare for each tornado season.
Make sure to check your emergency supplies, which should include fresh batteries in flashlights and radios, water and food to last a few days, and implementing and discussing a plan with your family.
For more information about preparedness for tornadoes in Georgia, visit the weather.gov page.
What do you think about these predictions for this tornado season in Georgia? Do you have any tips to help your fellow Georgians be prepared? Share with us in the comments section!
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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