Twister. Whirlwind. Cyclone. Most of us have seen the movie
Twister or the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz and know about
tornados. Those of us raised in tornado alley remember tornado
drills from our K-12 school days. Do you know friends or family
that have experienced the destructive power of a tornado? What
about you? Remember these basics... Tornado Watch – Watch The
Weather Tornado Warning – Seek Safe Shelter Tornado Now – Lie
Flat, Cover Up Take a few minutes to review the information on
this website and visit the links from this page to learn more
about how you can be ready for the next tornado threat at Wright
State University. Be Wright State Ready Tornados can occur
anywhere in the United States at any time of the year. They form
from thunderstorms, generally moving in a southwest to
northeasterly direction. Tornados can remain nearly stationary
or move more than 60 miles per hour. The length of time a
tornado is on the ground can range from an instant to hours with
an average of about 5 minutes. The