How about a trip to Tornado alley, US
A Brief Summary
Typically, the area from the northeast of Texas, up through Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska in late April and early May are known as “Tornado alley”, and for good reason. While the number of twisters actually touching down, given the enormous area, is actually quite low, the size and destructive force of the storms that do form in this part of the world are astonishing. Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, clashes with the cold, dry air descending from the Rockies and Canadian north, causing volatile conditions leading to severe thunderstorms and occasional tornados. If you’re unlucky (or lucky depending on your perspective), you’ll get to witness the fastest windspeeds on earth and if you’re very unlucky (regardless of perspective), you’ll unfortunately see complete and utter devastation caused by these ferocious storms.
Location
About the Weather
For the majority of the year, the weather across the US Midwest is rather benign, with hot, sunny summers and cool, or cold, but sunny and occasionally snowy winters. The exception to this is during the period of Apr to Jun when the States see frequent, severe thunderstorms and tornados, some of which are extremely violent and can completely destroy towns and communities, but largely avoid the main cities. Winters are cold and dry with some snow, but seldom heavy and largely bright or sunny skies. Spring sees the first heat of the season from late Mar with temperatures nearing 30°c and 8-9 hours sunshine a day. Summers are hot and sunny, often exceeding 40°c during heatwaves and is the sunniest season of the year, averaging 11 hours a day sunshine, but it is also the wettest time of year with large thunderstorms, often with large, damaging hail and lightning. Autumns are very warm to begin with and sunny, but cool quickly to the cloudiest time of year in Nov and Dec and temperatures of around 8°c
Travel by Air (from UK)
Direct Flight
Yes
Long Haul
9 hours
(Avg from UK)
Weather Summary
Average Rainfall
(per month)
93.98 mm
Average Sunlight
(per day)
8.6 (hrs)
Average High Temperature
18.76°C
Average Low
6.6°C
Cost of living
On average prices are affordable and reasonable
Alcohol
The legal drinking age is 21+
Crime
Higher crime levels. Caution strongly advised
LGBTQ+
State Dependent
Visas
Visas are required for visitation.
So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!
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