Chung’s father didn’t know a storm shelter might be needed in northwest Arkansas. They were unaware of the location’s proximity to the infamous Tornado Alley that generally runs from Texas north through Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. Three weeks after moving into their new home, the Twisters director said woke the family in the middle of the night, loaded them into the family car, and searched for a safe place to ride out the storm.
Chung said his family was unaware that a car is unsafe during a tornado. Fortunately, the twister missed them and their home, but Chung said he’ll never forget the experience. His family eventually became used to the potential for tornadoes to disrupt their lives, much like those along the Gulf Coast being accustomed to hurricanes and tropical storms disrupting their lives.