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U.S.--World's Tornado Capifql Source National Weather Service Tornado Frequency MJttM: 0 : 1 <0» JM FEB MAR W* M«T JUNE IUU *UC SfH OCT «0» OIC Tornado capital of the world, the U.S. has the Unfortunate distinction of being struck by far more twisters than any other country -- between 600 and 1,200 yearly. This map shows the v average number of tornadoes that have hit each state annually during! the past 25 years. The figures m parentheses are the average number of tornado-related deaths each year during the same period. As these statistics show, the greatest potential for casualties is not necessarily where the largest number of storms occur. Mississippi, for instance, has had the second highest number of deaths in recent years, even though nearly a dozen other states have been hit by more twisters. The chart at right depicts when tornadoes are most likely to strike. It's tornado season in the U.S., especially in a five- state area known as "tor­ nado alley," and if 1980 is an average year, some 600 -to 1,200 tornadoes will kill about 120 Americans before it's over. Tornado alley extends \from Texas north through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, the National Wildlife federation bimonthly reports, and although tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states, the frequency of twisters in that area has given the U.S. the unfortunate distinction of being the "tornado capital of the world." In that "alley," from April through June, warm air flowing northward from the Gulf of Mexico collides with cold, dry winds blowing south from Canada, the Report explains, and these "discordant elements" give birth to the violent 'thun­ derstorms that spawn tor­ nadoes. A tornado (from tornada, the Spanish word for thunderstorms) is a rotating column -of air spinning around a vacuum. Erupting from a cumulonimbus, or thunder cloud, this funnel is made of condensed water; in ^effect it is a cloud itself. When the "cloud" reaches the ground, it picks up dirt and debris which makes it turn black in color. Its great destructive power comes from the high, twisting velocity of its winds, which can churn at more than 400 miles per hour.- Scientists do not know why tornadoes form in some clouds and not in others. Because most twisters are short-iived and seldom ttavel more than 15 miles, they are extremely difficult to study. T. Theodore Fujita, a University of Chicago meteorologist who is con­ sidered the nation's leading authority on twisters, said, "If you look at a world map for places that are likely to have tornadoes, you look for areas where warm moisture can move inland onto a continent from tropical waters, uninterrupted by mountains." Usually, twisters spin in a counterclockwise rotation, traveling .northeasterly at about 40 miles per hour. Most of them fizzle out in less than half an hour. But occasionally twisters come in bunches over a longer period of time. In this cen­ tury this has happened three tinieg: ...On March 18,1925, seven tornadoes ripped across a 437-mile area of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The largest of them covered more than 200 miles and killed nearly 700 people. ...On March 18, 1965, a massive siege of 37 twisters covered 853 miles in six states. Some 800 people died and property damage sur­ passed $300 millign. ...On April 3 and 4, 1974, the greatest tornado erup­ tion in the nation's history occurred. In a 16-hour period, no fewer than 148 twisters gouged through 13 states east of the Mississippi 'river, covering 2,000 miles and killing about 300 people. The damage amounted to more than a half-billion dollars. The worst tornado of last year struck the north Texas town of Wichita Falls April 10, 1979-a day local citizens now call "Terrible Tuesday." For 20 minutes in OPEN AUXILIARY SHOP-when the Pink Door Thrift shop, operated by the auxiliary to McHenry hospital, opened recently at 1260 N. Green street, among those-' present were Hjordis Karlsen, left, president of the auxiliary, and Pat Walters, a member of the volunteer staff. The shop contains clothing, household appliances and decorative items. Hours of the shop are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., according to Gloria Sprague, volunteer manager of the shop. The McHenry Plaindealer Newspaper Available At The Following Locations: •WHITE HEN PANTRY •MAYS DRUG •BELL LIQUORS •McHENRY WALGREEN •BOLGER'S DRUG STORE •BEN FRANKLIN •OSCO DRUGS •JEWEL •HORNSBY'S •HERMES ft CO. •LIQUOR MART •VILLAGE MART •M f •J BR STORE " HH ' JUU-HENRY HOSPITAL •J & L GAS •LAKEVIEW •SUNNYSIDE FOOD •JOHNSBURG FOOD MART •ADAMS GROCERY •LITTLE STORE. •FRED B IRENE'S TAP •McHENRY QUICK MART •SUNRISE GROCERY •STEINY TAP •McCULLOM LAKE GROC. •HILLTOP GROCERY •FOOD MART •BITS B PIECES •NORTHWEST TRAIN the late afternoon the city of 100,000 people was struck by a violent tornado wfyose winds rotated at more than 200 miles per hour, killing 45 people and destroying about $400 million worth of property. Wichita Falls is on the southern tip of torando alley. Meteorologists predict that in the heart of tornado alley, chances are that a specific location might be struck by a twister about once every 250 years. >But tornado patterns do not fit mathematical models. Oklahoma City has been hit by twisters 32 times since 1892. And the community of Codell, Kas., amazingly, was hit three years in a row- 1916,1917,1918 - on the same day, May 20. -*i Researchers may never be able to prevent tornadoes, although Fujita has been able to break up scaled-down twisters in his laboratory. Fortunately, advances have been made in tornado detection. In Norman, Okla., a 30-foot dome houses a radar system operated by the National Severe Storms laboratory. A year ago, the system picked up almost every twister in the area, and enabled weathermen to locate some tornadoes a half hour before they hit. If a tornado approaches your area, this advice is offered: Go to the basement or innermost room of the house or building, away from windows. Cover yourself with pillows and mattresses. If you are in a car, get out quickly and lie in a ditch, culvert or other low spot. In the Wichita Falls storm, 25 of the 45 people killed were in automobiles; 16 of them had gotten into their cars, hoping to escape." Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 SECTION 2 - PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER • the Woodcock hospital June 9. Mrs. Sluga lived in Pistakee Highlands and was a member of St. John's in Johnsburg. She has also been a cook for the Bush school. Cub Scouts Plan Outings On Sunday, June 29, Cub Scout Pack 452 and their families are going on an all day outing to Camp Cantigny in Wheaton, 111., the home of Robert McCormick. It contains the Cantigny War Memorial museum, Mc- Cormick's home and ex­ tensive grounds. While there, the boys will take a two-mile hike, '»go through the museum and play on war relics (tanks, etc,). They plan to take a picnic lunch and make a day of it. They can tour the house and the botanical gardens on the grounds, also. It should be a full and exciting day. As a former resident of DuPage county, I have visited the war memorial and it is quite an interesting place. The pack plans to leave Bush school at 8:30 a.m. On Saturday, July 12, the pack is planning a Cub Scout Fun day. This will be held at Camp Lowden in Oregon, 111., and it's another planned outing for the whole family. For more information caill Judy Wilcox at 385-4650. Cub Scout Pack 452 is still enlisting boys for the coming year. Anyone eight years old, interested in joining scouts, may contact Judy at the above number. VILLAGE MEETING The Village of Sunnyside held its second monthly meeting Tuesday, June 17, at the Johnsburg Junior high. Work has begun on the drainage problem on Sun­ nyside drive. To be taken up at the next meeting, will be work on the roads in Sudeenew subdivision. The engineers are ready to start accepting bids, which will be published in the paper and as soon as a bid has been accepted, work will begin in that area. Other road work in the village has been completed. The shotgun donated to the village Police department was presented to Sgt. Fred Rau at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the village will be held July 1 at the Junior high. CONDOLENCES We extend our condolences to the family of Tom Sluga of Lakeview drive in our village upon the loss of his mother, Margaret Sluga in BIRTHDAY PARTY Randy Sundell, of Sun­ nyside Beach drive celebrated his eleventh birthday at the Palace Bowl with a bowling party. Randy and several of his friends, who also bowl on the Palace's Summer junior league, enjoyed a full af­ ternoon of bowling. ' Afterwards they had pizza for supper at the bowling alley restaurant. Randy's birthday was June 17. .. ANNIVERSARIES This week's anniversary WEDNESDAY. JUNE M. i960 couples are Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Helm of Sunnyside drive, who celebrate June 24; and Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Kennebeck, of Channel Beach drive, who have their day June 25. Congratulations, and best wishes for many more happy years together. BIRTHDAYS This week's birthday greetings go to Roch Ken­ nebeck, June 27. Mary Kay Fredricks, Arleen Kriz, Cerrie Colomer, and Kellie Flemming all celebrate June 28. Best wishes for a happy day and many more to come. Having a birthday or anniversary? Or have you been on a vacation? Let me know and tell your friends about it. Give me a call at 344-2494. Three At Band Camp The second one-week Junior high school Band camp opened Sunday, June 22, at Illinois Wesleyan university. Participants include Kari Anderson, 3408 W. Third; Jeffrey Nielsen, 2407 Villa lane; and Tracey Nugent, 3020 W. Charlotte, all of McHenry. Camp Director Maurice Willis, associate professor of wind instruments, reports that 232 students from 62 communities are attending. Milton Mojzis, band director at Albright Middle school. Villa Park, is guest conductor of the concert band, and Dan Gannon, band director at Pekin Com­ munity high school, is guest conductor of the symphonic band. Each group will present a concert at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in Westbrook auditorium of Presser hall. The public will be invited to attend free of charge. Save Energy Overloading a freezer with warm food slows freezing time and wastes energy. First chill cooked foods quickly by setting them in cold water; then freeze. Dolly Dolly Dolly FLOYD CRAMER CARLY u SIMON Come m Upstairs I 111 Illdl'S I In in Irssr I.ik-Alt VI \m Ronnie Milsap Milsap Magic Give the gift of music. W A R N t ^ B R O S . 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