Indiana averages about 22 tornadoes a year, according to NWS, but there's a lot of myths out there about the weather phenomena.

Tornado season is here. Weather data tracked by The Courier Journal showed at least 66 tornadoes were recorded in Kentucky in 2024, but the weather phenomena come with a lot of myths.

A meteorologist with the Weather Company debunked some of the most common myths surrounding severe storms. Find out more.

Myth: Tornadoes only occur during 'tornado season ... "Many states can have tornadoes in all months," Belles explained. "We obviously have a bigger peak in May ... generally from March through ...

Myth: Tornadoes only occur during 'tornado season ... "Many states can have tornadoes in all months," Belles explained. "We obviously have a bigger peak in May ... generally from March through ...

Myth: Green skies signify an incoming ... batting an eye as they're going over mountains," he explained. "We've definitely had tornadoes on top of mountains before." As for bodies of water ...

Myth: Tornadoes only occur during 'tornado season ... "Many states can have tornadoes in all months," Belles explained. "We obviously have a bigger peak in May ... generally from March through ...

Myth: Tornadoes don't form in cities Though many ... it can also be you," he explained. "Where people get struck seems to be more males, often playing golf or some other sport outside, once ...

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