Seek shelter on the lowest floor of a building, go to a central closet or bathroom, or lie in a ditch (if outdoors ONLY).
You should not be in a mobile home if there is a tornado coming. Mobile homes are very susceptible to tornado damage and should be abandoned for sturdier shelter during a tornado warning.
Yes, "Tornado Alley" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific region in the central United States known for its frequent tornado activity.
People who live in trailers should go to a sturdier building if a tornado threatens.
You should not even need to go outside during a tornado. Let's say you forgot something outside and a tornado is there. Should you go out? NO! Because it is very scary to go outside during a tornado. But you should gather your family together, and then go in a basement or closet. Try to keep safe.
a tornado warning is something that tells u a tornado has been spotted in your area or is strongly indicated by radar. so tornado warning means tornado near you. you should take cover when this is issued.
maelstrom (whirlpool), though it should be noted that this should be called an underwater vortex as, by definition, a tornado is a vortex of air.
A tornado watch is not cause for too much concern. But if one is issued be on the lookout for if a tornado warning is issued. If you get a tornado warning you should head to your basement or storm cellar or, if you don't have that, an interior room or hallway away from windows.
There is no tornado that can definitively be said to be the weakest. The lowest rating a tornado can get is EF0. When you get into the lower ranges of EF0 it becomes debatable as to whether an event should even be considered a tornado.
have your go bag with you
it depends on the situation
You should probably stay at least a quarter mile away from any tornado. This keeps you safe from debris and can give you some time to move if the tornado changes direction. Note, however, that you cannot judge the intensity of a tornado based on its appearance. It is a common misconception that a narrow tornado will be weak, when in fact it can be of any intensity. Even an F5 tornado can be skinny.
First, it is impossible to know how exactly strong a tornado is before it hits. But if a strong tornado is approaching you should be in your basement or storm cellar which is the safest place to be. Even if the tornado is an EF5 the portion of it with EF5 winds may still easily miss you.