True, but there are certain precursors of tornado weather. For instance a southwesterly breeze I think would be in evidence a day or so ahead of the front that brings them. Of course, one obviously can't flee the state every time a front is approaching, but at least there should be signs that one ought to be alert for.
Let's hope the New Madrid is quiet in our lifetime.
I like storms too, but am hoping like hell not to have a repeat of last season here in FL.
Absolutely, and most of us around here are aware of them. Those are the "tornado alert" situations when conditions are favorable to their formation. The time between "favorable" and "formation" and funnel on the ground gives you time to take shelter, but there is no time to evacuate the area.