As we are halfway through April, the weather is changing, and different fronts are crossing the country. Some of these fronts can cause extreme weather with the right conditions.

In Kansas, not only are there warmer temperatures, but also, it is the start of tornado season, which lasts through June.

Starting on March 31 and continuing throughout two weeks, a tornado outbreak occurred. A tornado outbreak, according to Britannica, is the simultaneous occurrence of multiple damaging tornadoes, typically six or more, within a specific timeframe and location, often linked to a larger synoptic-scale weather system.  In Kansas on April 2, tornados touched down in Salina. These tornados were classified as up to EF-3, which is the third most powerful classification a tornado can be.

With the tornado season just starting, it is important to know what to do if you get caught in a tornado. If you are in a building, you should move underground if possible. If you are not able to get underground, you should go to the lowest level of the building, then find a bathroom or other room without windows and put something on top of you to shield you from any debris.

If you are outside, first, try to get inside if possible; if not, lay down flat, keep your head down and cover your body with something to protect yourself from flying debris. Contrary to popular belief, if you are in a car, the worst thing to do is get under an overpass. Instead, look for a ditch that you can lay down inside.