EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in Otoe County

An EF-0 tornado struck northern Otoe County, Nebraska, on Monday evening, Sept. 14, according to the National Weather Service. The brief tornado caused minor damage, including a tipped metal storage tank and broken tree branches. No injuries were reported, but the event is a reminder that every facility needs a tested tornado shelter plan before […]
Tornado Warning Hits Southeast Virginia

A tornado shelter is a live operational issue for facilities in Surry, Prince George, and Charles City counties after a tornado-warned storm crossed southeastern Virginia on Sept. 12 and prompted concern near Spring Grove. The National Weather Service later confirmed EF-0 tornado damage near Spring Grove, while local reporting said there were no tornadic reports […]
Tornado Warning Hits North-Central Pennsylvania

Issued for Cameron, McKean, and Potter counties in Pennsylvania A tornado warning was issued for parts of Cameron, McKean, and Potter counties in Pennsylvania at 8:59 p.m. EDT on September 9, with radar showing a tornadic storm near Betula and moving east toward Keating Summit, Sizerville, and Austin. For a facility manager in Austin, a […]
EF-0 Tornado Hits Near Hammond

A tornado shelter is part of the planning conversation again after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado west of Hammond, Louisiana, on Monday afternoon. The survey found peak winds near 85 mph. The path was about 0.77 miles. Damage was minor, but it included tree loss and the collapse of an exterior wall […]
Lowell Batters Hawaii’s Western Islands

Hurricane Lowell is driving damaging winds and heavy rain across Hawaii’s western islands, and facility managers in Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu should treat tornado shelter planning as part of the immediate response. Flooding, mudslides, and isolated tornadoes are all in play as the storm moves through the region. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center The system […]
Tornado Warning Near Watford City

Confirmed tornado activity near Arnegard and Watford City, North Dakota, prompted a tornado warning for central McKenzie County on Sept. 6, with immediate concern for facilities that rely on a tornado shelter for last-minute protection. The National Weather Service in Bismarck said a public-confirmed tornado was located about 7 miles south of Arnegard, or 9 […]
Tornado Warning Hits Newfane, Olcott

Issued for Newfane and Olcott, New York A tornado shelter is a pressing consideration after the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 6:07 p.m. EDT Tuesday for northeastern Niagara and west-central Orleans counties in New York. The warning covered Newfane and Olcott after spotters confirmed a waterspout offshore near Newfane and reported it […]
Northeast Severe Storms Raise Tornado Risk

Severe weather is intensifying across the Northeast, and facility managers should review a tornado shelter plan as thousands already sit without power. The stormy stretch is linked to several disturbances riding along the northern edge of a heat dome over the Central Mississippi Valley. That setup is driving a multiday threat across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, […]
No Active Tornado Watches Nationwide

No active nationwide tornado watch was listed in the latest NWS summary, but facility managers should still treat severe weather as a live operational risk and keep a tornado shelter plan ready for the next fast-moving outbreak. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center National Weather Service Summary Shows No Current Watch The nationwide watch summary from […]
Rare Severe Risk Targets I-95 Cities

A rare multiday severe weather setup is raising concern from the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast, with a tornado shelter becoming a relevant planning issue for facilities in the path of damaging storms. The threat includes destructive wind, large hail, and the chance of a tornado or two as storm bands track near major I-95 corridors. […]