[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by kstarnes

The "intelligent tornado theory"?

Tornados have no propensity to develop near mobile homes, regular homes, farms or ranches. They do have a greater chance of damaging or destroying weaker structures.

No joke, I once had a relationship with a girl who believed her home was protected from tornadoes because she lived in an upscale neighborhood. I know, that makes me look stupid too for having such a relationship.

edit: BTW, Theodore Fujita, the tornado expert who devised the Fujita Scale for tornado intensity has said that it is possible that dense urban environments weaken tornados in two way: 1) large areas of concrete can be warmer than non-developed regions and this warmth can weaken a tornado; and 2) The typical structural strength of concrete and reinforced structures may actually grate against the tornado's base thus causing some weakening. (This paraphrased from this link: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_096b.html )

Just tell us she was hot, it's ok.

Tornados aren't attracted to trailer parks, but the media are. An entire row of decimated trailers is much more dramatic than a house missing it's roof. Of course, a powerful tornado (F5) doesn't leave anything standing.

Living in KS, tornado coverage with homeowner's insurance is a given. It doesn't even cost extra.

Greensburg, KS one year ago.