Tornado Collage (National Geographic)

This video from National Geographic is a small compilation of tornadoes. See them tear across the country and destroy property! Although tornadoes can be found all over the world, they are most prevalent in the United States during the spring and summer seasons. On average, about 800 tornadoes are reported nationwide. The most violent kinds are capable of wind speeds of 250mph, which equals massive destruction. To prevent the loss of lives, meteorologists use weather radars to detect disturbances in the atmosphere to predict tornadoes and other possible weather formations. Reliance on weather forecasts is most important during peak "tornado seasons"; for example, in the southern states the peak tornado season is between March and May. People need to stay alert and keep up-to-date with weather news during tornado months. Visit MyWeatherLive.com for the latest weather news and weather reports and real-time weather maps of the United States.