The first few months of 2024 saw dozens of tornadoes touch down in Ohio.
This has made Ohio second in the nation to Florida for tornadoes.
We’ll look at why tornadoes are becoming more common, and whether Ohio is becoming the next tornado alley?
Guests:
- Harold Brooks, Senior Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
- Stephen M. Strader, Associate Professor, Dept. Geography and the Environment, Villanova University
- Marc Levitan, Research Wind Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Cyndi Masters, co-owner of Mighty Small Homes
Related Links:
- FEMA/NIST Fact sheet on Improving Windstorm and Tornado Resilience
- FEMA guidance for tornado safe rooms
- Economic Analysis of ASCE 7-22 Tornado Load Provisions
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