When the weather gets crazy, we share the tornado memes. After weeks of zero rain, the weather did a complete 180. Good ol’ Texas went from drought conditions to tornado watches and warnings. Rather than fret the crazy, we are sharing the twister humor.

Meme with a nervous man grimacing; text reads 'When the tornado watch turns into a tornado warning.'

We are on hour 18 of non-stop rain. The water is trying to creep into the house, the clouds are turning black, wind is blowing hard and the severe weather warnings have started.

Hilarious Tornado Memes That Will Blow You Away

Do you know what’s funny about tornadoes? Absolutely nothing but these funny tornado memes.

Funny tornado meme showing a man in shorts looking at an approaching storm with the text 'Tornado sirens blaring' and 'Dads in the South be like,' highlighting the typical calmness of Southern dads during severe weather.

We originally posted these tornado memes in the fall when the weather was mighty weird. Fast forward, we are in the midst of Spring which means tornado season.

A humorous meme featuring two animated characters with expressions of shock and excitement, captioned 'Welcome to Oklahoma Tornadoes Everywhere,' poking fun at Oklahoma's frequent tornado encounters.

It’s Tornado Season

Let’s get ready to rumble, or hopefully not. Here are the tornado season memes for when the weather starts to stir crazy style.

A humorous meme with a Game of Thrones character warning, 'Brace yourself, tornado season is coming.'

Tornado season here in Texas runs January thru December. Okay, maybe not. The peak “tornado season” for the southern Plains (e.g., Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas) is from May into early June.

Meme of a witch warning about tornado season with the text "Get Ready For Tornado Season, My Pretties."

On the Gulf coast, it is earlier in the spring. In the northern Plains and upper Midwest (North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota), tornado season is in June or July. (source: NOAA.gov)

Humorous tornado meme featuring a flamboyantly dressed character saying 'Tornado weather? May the odds be in your favor,' blending stormy humor with fashion flair.

When the Next Door app is having a massive debate and the moderators either delete the thread or stop comments all because people are arguing over whether it was high winds or a F1 tornado.

Don’t miss our storm memes!

Texas Tornados

Don’t miss our Texas memes and yes, Texans are totally like this. Just follow our local news channels on Facebook to check out all of the “viewer submitted tornado videos.”

Funny Texas meme showing a massive tornado with text saying 'Texans during a tornado be like: Better go outside to get video so I can post about it on Facebook,' capturing Texan humor and bravado.

The weatherman is on the TV, the tornado sirens are blaring outside but what are Texans doing? Not taking shelter, waiting outside to see the action.

Meme depicting a person squinting with the caption, 'Texans during a tornado warning be like,' humorously highlighting Texans' resilience to storms.

I love me some Dallas Cowboys memes, even when it’s a direct hit.

Humorous meme showing a tornado in a field with the text: 'Texas Tornado Warning? Just head down to Cowboy Stadium, no chance of a touchdown there.'

Wizard of Oz Tornado

There is the Twister tornado and Sharknado – then there is the Wizard of Oz tornado. Put on the ruby red glitter slippers. Next, close your eyes and click your heels together, darling and repeat after me.

wizard of oz meme: me hoping the tornado takes me to a magical land

There is no place like home. There is no place like home. There is no place like home. Then you remember what home looks like.

Hilarious tornado meme titled 'Remember there's no place like home' with a vintage photo featuring a surprised homeowner discovering new openair living arrangements posttwister, reminding us home's where the heart is—unless a tornado says otherwise.

Know the difference between a tornado warning vs tornado watch.

Funny tornado meme showing a stern woman on a bicycle labeled 'Tornado Watch' beside a greenfaced witch with 'Tornado Warning'; a clever visual reminder to know the difference before flying off the handle.

Tornado Toddlers

Parents with toddlers who have survived those years will understand this toddler tornado meme. Don’t miss our toddler memes.

Meme of a collapsed house with text 'Toddlers Be Like Challenge Accepted,' humorously comparing toddler chaos to destruction.

Tornado Selfies

If you don’t take a photo, did it even happen?

Humorous meme showing a young man taking a selfie with a tornado in the background, captioned "Gen Z be like... Tornado! Better take a selfie or it didn't happen."

Thank you Twister for making me always look for the flying cows. Did you know that the strongest tornadoes have rotating winds of more than 250 mph?

Humorous meme of a tornado with a flying cow, captioned 'Tell me I'm not the only one who is always looking for the flying cow in tornado photos.'

Tornadoes can be more than one mile wide and stay on the ground for over 50 miles.

Taco Watch Taco Warning

This taco watch taco warning meme describes it best. See when you are on a taco watch – you have the ingredients and a taco is possible.

A taco warning is when the tacos are made and you are having tacos like right now.

Meme illustrating the difference between 'Taco Watch' and 'Taco Warning'; on the left, ingredients hint at potential tacos, while on the right, fully assembled tacos demonstrate an immediate taco situation.

How seriously do we take our tacos? See our Taco Tuesday memes.

The same comparison can be made with a cupcake. See, all the stuff is here and the ingredients are just right for a cupcake. But BAM, cupcake warning – you are definitely have cupcakes.

Humorous meme comparing a 'Cupcake Watch' with a person mixing batter and a 'Cupcake Warning' featuring completed cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles.

Tornado Warning vs Watch

Knowing the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch is critical during twister season.

A twopanel meme: the first panel shows a hand reaching for one of two buttons labeled 'tornado watch' and 'tornado warning'; the second panel shows a sweating man wiping his forehead with a cloth, looking very anxious about the decision.

The official word from Daddy Google is the following. A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar.

Here is the difference between a tornado warning vs watch in a SpongeBob meme:

Tornado Watch

Here is what you should know about a tornado watch.

A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.
Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) for counties where tornadoes may occur.
The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states.
Watches are typically issued hours in advance of a tornado threat.
When a tornado watch is issued, you should:
- Stay informed about the weather forecast and be prepared to take action if a tornado warning is issued.
- Have a plan for what you will do if a tornado warning is issued for your area.
- Know the safest place to take shelter in your home or workplace.

Tornado Warning

Now comes the seriousness. What does a tornado warning mean?

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar.

Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for a specific area. Tornado warnings are typically issued for smaller areas than a tornado watch. These are typically issued minutes before a tornado is expected to touch down.

When a tornado warning is issued, you should:

Seek shelter immediately.
Go to the lowest level of your home or workplace.
Get under a sturdy piece of furniture, such as a table or desk.
Cover your head and neck with your arms.
Stay away from windows.
Do not go outside. (Ignore above tornado warning meme, it’s sarcasm.)

Meme of a tornado with the caption 'Here it comes, Mother Nature, you're drunk!' adding humor to the stormy scene.

It is important to remember that a tornado watch does not mean that a tornado will strike. However, it is also important to be prepared for the possibility of a tornado if a watch is issued.

Meme featuring a medieval figure with text "One does not simply ignore tornado sirens," humorously referencing tornado warnings.

A tornado warning is a more serious alert and means that a tornado has been spotted or is indicated by weather radar. When a tornado warning is issued, you should seek shelter immediately.

Tornado Sirens

Tornado sirens mean take immediate cover.

Let me play the sound of my people. Anyone else here in tornado alley have monthly tornado siren tests?

Tornado meme with a storm siren and the humorous text, 'You're not from here? Let me play you the song of my people,' over a cloudy sky, giving a comedic twist to storm warnings.

This is great and all, but even though it happens EVERY single first Wednesday of the month, it never fails that the NextDoor app and local Facebook groups are filled with chatter about “what is that siren for?”

Tornado season also means the days of rain. Don’t miss our rain memes.

Funny meme with a girl raising hands in praise under the text 'Praise Jesus for No Tornado,' celebrating humorously surviving a stormfree day.

Marked Safe from Tornado

Mark yourself safe from the tornado.

A blue flag icon with text saying, "Marked Safe From The Tornado Today." — marked safe from tornado meme

Share the Memes About Tornadoes

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