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Tornado season in MichiganJune 24, 2010 The coming of July marks the end of tornado season in Michigan. But as Mark Schwerin reports, people still need to be prepared. (0:59/Schwerin/STD) April, May and June are recognized as tornado season in Michigan. But recent deaths from tornados all happened outside those months, says Dr. Robert Ruhf, a senior associate in the WMU Malinson Institute for Science Education and weather expert. (:32/Ruhf................................................................at any time.) Ruhf says severe storms can come at any time of the year. From Western Michigan University, I'm Mark Schwerin. Actualities: CUT ONE: Ruhf says that since 1882, more than 300 people have been killed by tornados in the state, mostly in April, May and June. (:25/Ruhf............................................................before 1970.) CUT TWO: Ruhf says many of the tornado fatalities in Michigan occurred in three major events Tony Hayward's statement of wanting to get his life back was a very ill-advised attempt to show empathy. (:33/Ruhf..............................................................before 1970.) CUT THREE: Ruhf says a big reason for the drop in tornado deaths is because of advancements in early warning systems, including Doppler radar. (:21/Ruhf..............................................................in the past.) For additional comments or an interview with Ruhf, call
(269) 387-2447. WMU Radio News Service Media contact: Mark Schwerin, 269 387-8400, mark.schwerin@wmich.edu |