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Seeking shelter from a tornado under an overpass might sound like a good idea and it's an idea often captured in films, but meteorologists say that is one of the worst things you could do. "Never ...
The best thing to do is get off the road and try to find a building. If there's nowhere to go, there are no guaranteed safe options. When it comes to ditches, overpasses or staying inside a car, “people have survived doing all of those, people have died doing all of those,” Smith said.
A tornado watch means weather conditions could spawn tornadoes within the watch area. People should stay aware of weather conditions and be prepared to act if watchers spot a tornado.
Protecting your head and neck is among the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency's recommendations for tornado survival. What should you do in a tornado warning? Here's a guide.
If you see a tornado far away, you may be able to escape by driving away at right angles to the storm. Seek shelter in a building or underground. If caught in high winds and debris, park quickly ...
The best thing to do is get off the road and try to find a building. If there's nowhere to go, there are no guaranteed safe options. When it comes to ditches, overpasses or staying inside a car, “people have survived doing all of those, people have died doing all of those,” Smith said.
Not all tornadoes are easily seen. A tornado funnel can be transparent until reaching an area with loose dirt and debris. [2] Also, some tornadoes have been seen against sunlit areas, but rain or nearby low-hanging clouds has obscured other tornadoes. Occasionally, tornadoes have developed so suddenly that little, if any, advance warning was ...
A tornado emergency was issued in the late-night hours of Memorial Day on May 27, 2019 for Montgomery County, Ohio, including the cities of Dayton, Ohio, and Trotwood, Ohio. The tornado was rated EF4. A tornado emergency was issued in the night hours of May 2, 2021, in Tupelo, Mississippi. [12]