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Severe Weather Trivia

Lightning is a gigantic electrostatic discharge between the cloud and the ground, other clouds, or within a cloud. So does lightning ever strike the same place twice?

Correct! The Empire State Building is hit an average of 23 times a year. Source: National Weather Service

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According to data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center, during 2022, there were 1,329 preliminary tornado reports. This was above the 1991-2010 U.S. annual average of 1,251.

The most prolific months during 2022 for tornadoes were March, April, May, June and November.
Each of these months reported 100 or more tornadoes.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes

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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

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Tornadoes

Tornadoes

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Winter Storms

Winter Storms

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Looking for a more comprehensive list of heat wave safety tips? Download the Ready.gov Extreme Heat Info Sheet.

Preparedness Calendar


June 23-29 2024

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Originated in 2001, National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is a week-long nationwide effort to get the country prepared for when lightning strikes. Don't wait. We encourage you to learn more about lightning and lightning safety today.

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September 2024

National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an annual observance in September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters that could happen without warning. Don't be caught unprepared. Make your disaster plan today.

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