Compared with other states, Texas ranks #1 for frequency of tornadoes, #1 for number of tornadic deaths, #1 for injuries and #1 for cost of damages.
As many know, Texas comprises about 25% of what’s called Tornado Alley, an area in the southern and central U.S. where tornados hit most. In fact, 90% of U.S. tornadoes hit Tornado Alley because cold, dry air from Canada and the Rocky Mountains meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and hot, dry air from the Sonoran Desert, which combines with atmospheric instability to produce intense thunderstorms. Yes, I had to look up this definition.
If you watched the news or The Weather Channel, you know by now that four tornados rolled through North Texas yesterday, spurred by Tropical Storm Hermine. And several of us watched as one pesky twister traveled up the North Dallas Tollway, right next to the Firehouse offices.
My tenure with Firehouse is tiptoeing on four years. And yesterday was now the THIRD tornado I have ridden out inside this office. I have seen windows buckling, felt wind and rain pounding, and heard sirens ringing. I have evacuated to the first floor, witnessed trees snap, seen a river of water flow through our parking lot, and have lost power here during multiple storms.
With no meteorological training and a terrible sense of direction, I am beginning to realize that 14860 Landmark Blvd. just might be the front door mat of Tornado Alley, and the state’s Official Welcome Center for severe weather.

As a public service announcement, you just might want to download The Weather Channel or Weather Underground app, particularly if you are coming here for a meeting on a cloudy or rainy day. It’s a way to stay safe, and it helps our impression numbers, as we are currently advertising for our clients on both.

Compared with other states, Texas ranks #1 for frequency of tornadoes, #1 for number of tornadic deaths, #1 for injuries and #1 for cost of damages.

Compared with other states, Texas ranks #1 for frequency of tornadoes, #1 for number of tornadic deaths, #1 for injuries and #1 for cost of damages.

As many know, Texas comprises about 25% of what’s called Tornado Alley, an area in the southern and central U.S. where tornados hit most. In fact, 90% of U.S. tornadoes hit Tornado Alley because cold, dry air from Canada and the Rocky Mountains meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and hot, dry air from the Sonoran Desert, which combines with atmospheric instability to produce intense thunderstorms. Yes, I had to look up this definition.

If you watched the news or The Weather Channel, you know by now that four tornados rolled through North Texas yesterday, spurred by Tropical Storm Hermine. And several of us watched as one pesky twister traveled up the North Dallas Tollway, right next to the Firehouse offices.

My tenure with Firehouse is tiptoeing on four years. And yesterday was now the THIRD tornado I have ridden out inside this office. I have seen windows buckling, felt wind and rain pounding, and heard sirens ringing. I have evacuated to the first floor, witnessed trees snap, seen a river of water flow through our parking lot, and have lost power here during multiple storms.

With no meteorological training and a terrible sense of direction, I am beginning to realize that 14860 Landmark Blvd. just might be the front door mat of Tornado Alley, and the state’s Official Welcome Center for severe weather.

As a public service announcement, you just might want to download The Weather Channel or Weather Underground app, particularly if you are coming here for a meeting on a cloudy or rainy day. It’s a way to stay safe, and it helps our impression numbers, as we are currently advertising for our clients on both.

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