Weak Tornado Hits North of Dodge City

A confirmed weak tornado was reported north of Dodge City, Kansas, during a Ford-Hodgeman County warning, prompting immediate concern for facilities that rely on a tornado shelter for worker protection and continuity. The National Weather Service in Dodge City said an off-duty NWS employee confirmed the brief tornado about 10 miles north of Dodge City. […]
Tornado Confirmed Near East Carbon

A tornado shelter is a key consideration after a tornado was confirmed near East Carbon, Utah, on Monday evening. A storm spotter reported a mesocyclonic tornado west-southwest of Highway 6 and Mud Spring Road. The tornado formed around 6:11 p.m. MT and crossed open terrain before dissipating shortly after 6:15 p.m. No damage or injuries […]
Tornado Warning Hits Northwestern Parmer

Issued September 25 at 10:43PM CDT until September 25 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX A tornado warning is in effect for northwestern Parmer County, Texas, after the National Weather Service in Lubbock issued the alert at 10:43 p.m. CDT on September 25. The warning runs until 11:15 p.m. CDT, and the storm was […]
Brief Tornado Damages Comanche County

A brief tornado touched down in rural Comanche County, Kansas, and caused damage near Wilmore, a reminder that every facility in the path of severe weather needs a tested tornado shelter plan. Emergency officials said the storm flipped an outbuilding horse shed and uprooted several corral posts about 6 miles southeast of Wilmore. No injuries […]
Tornado Warning Hits Four Counties

NWS Charleston issued a tornado warning for parts of Wayne, Logan, Mingo and Lincoln counties in West Virginia at 6:40 p.m. EDT, with radar indicating a storm near Dunlow and a threat of tornadoes and golf-ball-size hail. For a facility manager, that means immediate attention to a tornado shelter plan, active accountability, and fast movement […]
Tornado Warning Hits Calhoun, Gilmer

Issued September 21 at 1:30AM EDT until September 21 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV A tornado warning was issued at 1:30 a.m. EDT for Calhoun and Gilmer counties in West Virginia, with the threat moving toward Glenville and nearby communities. For a facility manager, that means a tornado shelter decision window was already […]
High-Elevation Tornadoes Raise Risk

Mountain terrain does not block tornadoes, and a tornado shelter can still be a critical asset when severe weather reaches high elevations. New reporting on the highest-elevation tornadoes documented in U.S. history shows twisters have formed above 11,000 feet, a level many operators would not associate with tornado risk. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center The […]
Tornado Confirmed Near Fruit Heights

A tornado shelter is a serious consideration after the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in the mountains east of Fruit Heights, Utah. The storm also brought large hail to nearby Davis County communities and followed a tornado warning for Davis, Weber, and Morgan counties. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center Tornado Confirmed East […]
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 […]