"Twister:' "whirlwind," "cyclone"; all are synonymous for a prevalent Arkansas weather feature which strongly affects White County. "A tornado." said Newton Skiles of the National Weather Service," is the strongest storm on earth for its size," Since 1916, when records were first begun, 183 killer tornadoes have been confirmed in Arkansas. They resulted in 1098 deaths, which ranks second nationally in total deaths. Of these, White County has had 24 tornadoes and 69 deaths - the most of any county in the state. According to Skiles, several conditions are necessary for a tornado to form: moisture, heat, and KICKING UP Q cloud of dust , a funnel cloud races across the countryside. Photo courtesy of Ihlt NilIIOIUII WIt,lh", Sirvice. Juniors a trigger mechanism. These conditions create a contrast of wann and cold air, producing thunderstorms. Tornadoes come from thunderstorms and are associated with low pressure systems. Tornadoes have occurred in all 12 months but are most numerous in the months of March , April and May. An average tornado has a land speed of 45 miles per hour and a wind speed of 125 miles per hour. The most likely time period for a twister is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.rn. /'and the damage path is two and one-half miles long and 200 yards wide. There is a map in each building on campus which lists places considered safe during a tornado. These designated areas are marked in red, and the maps are available free at the office of Bernie Vines in the Traffic Building. - Bruce Cook t'@ Dennis H.nstey - E. Peoria, IL Troy H.rrin - Parks, AR Pltylli. HittlM - Memphis , TN U" Hi",,, - Bartlett, TN licMrd Hiley - Randolph , WI Lori Hill - Sand Springs, OK Darlene H..... Starkville , MS J.nnifer H.... - Fayetteville , AR Janet Holden - Toledo, OH LINIn•• Holland - Columbia, MO Christy. Hoot.n - Springdale, AR Shelby Ho", - Norcross, GA kay HCH'Ullln - Scott City , KS ...n H.... 1ey - Morrilton, AR Mik. How.11 - Rockledge, FL Doaalcl Huc.... - Marietta, GA .... H"'on - Moline, IL Allen H..nt - Frankfort, KY Pattie Hunt.r - Tupelo, AR loMrt H.. rst - Oollos, TX o..on 11a.... - Ellington , MO Mary I...,.. -Jasper, Al 1"ln IN.,. - Williamsport , PA April Jack.on - Brentwood, TN GrttcHn Jacob. - Ashtabula , OH Don .....on - Royal Ook , MI lJaIIo ....... on - Nashville, TN 1,,1ft Jane. - Hartville, OH T.re.. Janl. - Alpharetta, GA ....... J.nni... - W. Monroe, LA ........ JoliMon - Newton Falls, OH I_rt JoliMOfI - Proctorville , OH I.win Jona. - Walker, WV DrlYicll. J.... - Ringling, OK Dolle J.... - Flint, MI ...... Jone. - Middletown, OH' lee Ann Jone•• Ringling, OK Michoel I . Jo.... • Searcy, AR Midlae' M. Jo.... - N. little Rock, AR no... J..... - Germantown, TN lItcky Jordan - Winston-!Allem. NC DIIrrtU Jordan • Cleveland, OH 277 Erskin-Jordan
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