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135 Parris Lane
Austin, Arkansas 72007
All our storm shelters are equipped with AI
(Air Inside)
View of the stairs
Our 6x10 front view
Size | Seats | FEMA Rated |
5x6 | 6-8 | 10 |
6x8 | 10-14 | 16 |
6x10 | 12-18 | 20 |
6x12 (The Carlsbad) | 20-28 | 24 |
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Recent Tornado Trends
According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, 547 tornadoes were documented from January through April 2024. This number, higher than the average of 338 tornadoes observed between 1991 and 2020 for the same period, signifies a significant increase in tornado activity. It is also consistent with the numbers seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating a sustained trend.
While the overall number of tornadoes has remained relatively steady in recent years, there have been significant changes in their behavior. More tornadoes are occurring on fewer days, with a higher number happening on the same day. This shift in behavior, coupled with a growing concentration of tornadoes in the southeastern part of the US and the historically common Great Plains region, underscores the urgent need for updated emergency management strategies and policies. It is our collective responsibility to adapt to these changing patterns.
Researchers have identified that the increased clustering of tornadoes is linked to specific atmospheric and wind conditions that can simultaneously fuel multiple tornadoes. Changes in the geography of tornado occurrences are related to shifts in precipitation patterns, with some areas drying out and others experiencing increased rainfall.
The trend of tornado clustering, observed since the 1980s and continues today, is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. The study found that while only 11% of tornadoes occurred on days with 20 or more tornadoes from 1950 to 1970, that number has risen to 29% recently. This increase in tornado clustering is attributed to the prevalence of specific weather conditions, such as high levels of atmospheric instability and wind shear, that provide the necessary fuel for these clusters, further emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
There is still uncertainty about the connection between these shifts in tornado behavior and climate change. Researchers are striving to understand whether natural variations, broader climate change, or a combination of both influence these changes. The importance of this understanding cannot be overstated, as it will guide our future strategies and policies. More research is needed to unravel the reasons behind these developments.
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