Will Oklahoma see tornadoes this March? When does tornado season start in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, spring showers bring more than just flowers.
They also can mean thunder, lightning, heavy winds, and, yes, tornadoes.
Situated right in what's known as "Tornado Alley," a group of states more prone to tornadoes due to the likelihood of warm and cold air meeting, Oklahoma sees some of the most tornadoes each year in the U.S.
With spring storms coming in fast, you might be wondering when tornadoes will start touching down across Oklahoma. Here's what you need to know about when Oklahoma's peak tornado season starts, and how you can be prepared.
When does tornado season start in Oklahoma?
While tornadoes can take place at any time during the year — that's just Oklahoma weather for you — there are certain months where tornadoes take place more commonly in Oklahoma than others.
According to the average number of tornadoes in each state by month, compiled by the Storm Prediction Center, Oklahoma only averages four tornadoes during the month of March.
Oklahoma tends to see the most tornadoes during the months of April and May, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Average number of tornadoes in Oklahoma by month
January: 1
February: 0
March: 4
April: 13
May: 34
June: 4
July: 1
August: 1
September: 1
October: 5
November: 2
December: 1
Preparing for tornado season Oklahoma
With Oklahoma's unpredictable weather, the best time to start preparing for tornado season is now.
Here are a few tips to get you prepared:
Clean out your storm shelter or other safe space in the event you need to take shelter during a tornado
Stock an emergency kit with supplies like non-perishable food, water, medications, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, and a battery-powered weather radio
Have weather alerts sent to your phone and know how to monitor local news and radio stations for updates
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Severe weather: When is tornado season in Oklahoma?