Surviving a Tornado
Nature’s most
violent storms!
Tornados can have
winds that reach up to 300 miles
an hour, and can leave damage paths
in excess 50 miles long and one
mile wide.
Tornado Facts:
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They can strike
quickly, with little or no warning.
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Tornado’s
have a forward speed of 30-70
miles an hour.
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They can appear
nearly transparent until they
pick up dust and debris.
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Tornadoes occur
most often between 3 p.m. and
9 p.m.
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Tornado’s
usually move in a Southwest to
Northeast direction.
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Tornadoes that
form over water are called Waterspouts.
Tornado Watch
Tornadoes are possible, keep alert.
Tornado Warning
Tornado(s) have been reported or seen
on radar.
Before a Tornado
Be alert to changing weather
conditions.
- Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or
the news for updated reports and
advisories.
- Be prepared to take shelter if
needed.
Look for these tornado danger
signs:
- Dark, or green skies
- Hail
- A dark low-lying clouds, and cloud
rotation.
- A loud roaring sound similar to
a freight train.
During a Tornado
Take shelter immediately!
| If you’re
in a home, building, or other
structure |
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- Take shelter in a safe room,
basement, and storm shelter
on the lowest level.
- Alternative shelter: Take
shelter on the lowest level
of an interior room away from
windows and doors. Find a
closet if possible in the
center of the structure.
- Protect your head and neck.
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| If you’re
Outside |
- Take shelter inside is possible.
- Lie flat in a ditch or depression
and cover your head with your hands.
- Watch out for flying debris, it
is the leading cause of death during
a tornado!
- Do not get under an overpass or
bridge! (There
was a tornado video years
back that showed people taking
shelter under an overpass:
they survived. Many people
assumed this was a safe location
because of this video. The
fact is that the winds accelerate
under an overpass, and offers
no protection from flying
debris. Many people have been
killed taking shelter under
overpasses and bridges since
the release of this video.)
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A vehicle or mobile home
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