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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 ...
When a tornado takes aim at your house, and the sirens are sounding, the dogs are barking and the children are screaming, there are some last-minute precautions that could save the lives of you ...
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.
what should i do if i'm driving? Smith anticipates fielding questions about how to seek shelter when driving, since the trailer for the upcoming Hollywood film “Twisters” shows the characters sprinting toward a highway underpass as a tornado approaches.
Dominator 1 was modified from a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe that was used during the 2008 storm chasing season and debuted in the 2009 chase season. The modifications included adding bulletproof sheet metal and transparent Lexan armor to protect against flying debris near tornadoes, and an external roll cage and racing-style safety harnesses in case of a vehicle roll. [3]
After the El Reno tornado in 2013, portals were created for chasers to submit their information to help in the research of the deadly storm. [70] The El Reno Tornado Environment Display (TED) was created to show a synchronized view of the submitted video footage overlaying radar images of the storm with various chasers' positions. [71]
The average tornado moves Southwest to Northeast in the U.S., but tornadoes have been known to move in any direction. The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 miles per hour (48 km/h), but has varied from stationary to 70 mph (110 km/h). Tornadoes can also accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land.
Tornadoes, and tornado-like weather events, are a rarity in the Ocean State. But the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency has specific tornado safety guidance for Rhode Islanders on its web-site.