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A tornado warning can be thought of
as a very specific severe thunderstorm warning, and means that a tornado has
been either spotted by a human observer
or indicated by doppler radar. Similar to a severe thunderstorm warning, once a tornado warning is issued for your area, you should take cover immediately... as the likelihood of you being directly impacted by a tornado is at a heightened risk. With this knowledge of watches and warnings, you will be better prepared the next time severe weather threatens your area.
If you carry one of the smart phones set it up to send a message when severe weather threatens. The Weather Channel app is free and easy to use.
Myth 1: Urban areas and communities near lakes, rivers, and mountains are safe from tornadoes.
Fact & Act: No place is safe from tornadoes. Ensure you know the warning system in your community and where to
go in the event of a tornado. Contact your local emergency management office to learn the warning system in your area. Outdoor warning sirens are intended to alert individu- als who are already outside, so it is important to have a weather radio so you’ll be aware of dangerous weather no matter where you are.
Myth 2: Windows should be opened before a tornado approaches to equalize pressure and minimize damage.
Fact & Act: Opening windows doesn’t reduce the risk of home damage from a tornado or severe weather. Instead, close windows to keep high winds out and minimize damage from flying debris.
Myth 3: If a tornado hits while you’re driving, seek shelter under highway overpasses.
Fact & Act: Do not seek shelter under highway overpasses or under bridges – these areas can actually become dangerous wind tunnels that collect flying debris. If possible, you should drive away from the tornado
or seek shelter in a nearby structure. If a shelter isn’t available, and driving away is not an option, stay in the car with the seat belt on, placing your head below the window and covering it with your hands. If you can safely get lower than the roadway, exit your car, lie in that area and cover your head with your hands.
Myth 4: Staying in a mobile home is safer than going outside.
Fact & Act: Evacuate immediately! Mobile homes are vulnerable to overturning and destruction from strong winds and tornadoes. If possible, leave and go to a community shelter. If no shelter is available, a ditch, culvert, or other low lying area may
offer better protection, but be wary that debris tends to collect in these areas and flash flooding may be possible as well. Have a plan of action prepared before a storm hits.
Myth 5: Lightning always strikes the tallest object.
Fact & Act: Lightning strikes the best conductor on the ground, not necessarily the tallest object. In some cases, the best conductor might be a human being.
Myth 6: A car’s rubber tires give protection from lightning.
Fact & Act: Actually, the car itself
is very well insulated and offers more protection than being outside in the storm. Of course, the exception to this is the convertible, which provides virtually
no protection.
Myth 7: Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
Fact & Act: Tell that one to the Empire State Building, which is struck by lightning many times every year.
A tornado warning is the ultimate in severe warnings; it means that a tornado is either occurring or imminent based on radar. You should take cover immediately.
For additional information please visit the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov.
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