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No. It can be one of the worst places; although there is video footage of a man with his daughter surviving as they took cover under a bridge. They survived mainly because the tornado missed the bridge. The bridge itself creates a wind tunnel effect that cause the wind to accelerate as it passes through. Additionally, bridges offer no protection from debris, which is the main killer in a tornado.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. The best places to hide during a tornado is the basement, hall way, bathroom, a ditch or a den. The main reason a bridge is not safe during a tornado is that it offers no protection from wind and debris, and can even create a wind tunnel causing the winds under it to move even faster.
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Is a manhole a safe place to hide during a tornado?
yes
Is an underpass a safe place to hide during a tornado?
No. An underpass provides no protection from flying debris, the main killer in a tornado. Also the bridge itself can have a wind tunnel effect, so that the winds from the tornado actually speed up when going under it. A ditch is a better option than an overpass, but even then it is only to be used as a last resort.
Could a bridge of any structure protect someone from an F3-F4 tornado?
No. Bridges are not considered safe shelter from tornadoes of any intensity. In fact the winds of a tornado accelerate as they pass under a bridge. So taking shelter under one actually puts you at greater risk.
Why is there a myth that hiding under a highway underpass during a tornado is safe?
Some people believe that the bridge will stop the vertical movement of air in a tornado, ignoring the fact that there is a horizontal component as well. This idea became more popular when a family and some storm chasers took shelter under a bridge and survived without harm. However, what was not immedeately apparent was that the tornado actually missed the bridge.
Is it safe to hide in a concrete basement during a tornado?
Yes. A concrete basement is one of the safest places to be during a tornado.
Is it safe to hide in a ditch during a tornado?
To some degree. You should only take cover in a ditch from a tornado as a last resort if no shelter is available.
Sinder block foundation on your house is it safe to go under the house if a tornado comes?
no
Is it unsafe to stand under the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC because it is falling apart?
Brooklyn Bridge is perfectly safe.
Is it safe to hide under a deck during a tornado?
It may depend on the deck, but generally, no. Some decks could be moved even by a weak tornado, potentially crushing anyone underneath. The higher the deck is off the ground, the less protection it offers. It is best to be underground or, if that is not an option, in an interior windowless room, closet, or hallway
Is it safe to seek shelter under the stairs during a tornado?
Yes. Other places that are safe is a basement, storm cellar, bathtub, and a closet.
How do you stay safe from tornadoes?
You would want to go to an under ground celer where the tornado can't reach.
Is it true A highway overpass is a good place to hide from a tornado?
No. A highway overpass is not a safe place during a tornado at all. An overpass offers almost no protection from flying debris and can actually act as a wind tunnel, causing the wind from a tornado to speed up as it passes through.
