Know the terms used to describe
severe weather-
Tornado Watch: stay tuned to radio or television weather sources as weather conditions are favorable for a tornado development.
Tornado Warning: take shelter immediately because a tornado has been sighted, or a triadic storm has been indicated on radar.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: conditions are favorable for Severe Thunderstorm development.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: a severe Thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent.
What to do During A Tornado
- When a tornado has been sighted, go to shelter immediately. Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls.
If in a mobile home, trailer, or vehicle, get out immediately and go to a more substantial structure.
In a house or small building, go to the basement or storm cellar. If there is no basement, go to an interior room on the lower level.
In a car, get out and take shelter in a nearby building. If there is not shelter nearby, lie flat in the nearest ditch or ravine with your hands shielding your head. Do not attempt to out-drive a tornado. They are erratic and move swiftly.
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