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What should you do if a hurricane or tornado is approaching your area?
Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors. Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again. Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
What are the weather sky warning signs that tell you a tornado is coming?
There are several atmospheric warning signs that precipitate a tornado’s arrival: A dark, often greenish, sky. Wall clouds or an approaching cloud of debris. Large hail often in the absence of rain.
What would you do if a tornado was coming?
TIP ❸: Know where to shelter.
- Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway).
- If possible, avoid sheltering in a room with windows.
- For added protection get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench).
- Do not stay in a mobile home.
What do you do during a hurricane warning?
If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors, on the first floor away from windows, skylights and glass doors, even if they are covered. Stay on the floor least likely to be affected by strong winds and flood waters. A small interior room without windows on the first floor is usually the safest place.
What does it mean when there is a tornado warning?
A warning means that either a tornado has been spotted or a radar has picked one up. If you are in an area with a tornado warning, it’s time to act immediately. Get to a safe space such as a storm shelter.
What does it mean when a tornado watch is issued?
Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states. Tornado Warning: Take Action! A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property.
How far do tornadoes travel?
Tornado paths range from 100 yards to 2.6 miles wide and rarely travel more than 15 miles, although some strong tornadoes on record have crossed through multiple states (e.g. the Tri-State Tornado of 1925). They can last from several seconds to more than an hour, but most don’t exceed 10 minutes.