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What is a safe tornado house?
No house can offer 100% protection from a tornado. The best option is a house with a basement to go to in case of a tornado.
What steps do you take for tornado?
The preferred course of action, in the case of a tornado, is to get into your basement or storm cellar. You are much safer underground.
What should people in trailer homes do in case of tornado?
People who live in trailers should go to a sturdier building if a tornado threatens.
Can a 747 stand up to a cyclone 5 tornado?
There is no such thing as a "cyclone 5 tornado." You can have a category 5 hurricane or an EF5 tornado. In either case, the answer would be no; there is too much turbulence.
Which is the worst warning against tornadoes?
A tornado warning is generally considered the worst because it means tornado has been seen or radar has indicated a tornado is occurring or imminent.However, on rare occasions a tornado emergency may be issued in the case that a large tornado threatens a populated area.
What is a tornado case study?
A tornado case study is an in-depth analysis of a specific tornado event, including its characteristics, impacts, and aftermath. These studies are typically used to understand the behavior and effects of tornadoes, improve warning systems, and enhance emergency response strategies. Researchers may examine factors such as the tornado's path, intensity, duration, and damage patterns to draw insights and lessons for future tornado events.
Why are emergency procedures important?
To put it simple you'll know what to do in case of an emergency. For instance, schools are required to perform Fire and Tornado Drills. If there was a fire or tornado that threatens your school you'll want to know what to do. Schools have planned routes out of every single room in case of a fire, and a planned place to go in case of a tornado, these plans are usually posted at the door of your classroom.
When was the latest tornado reported in the us?
As of February 8, 2012 the most recent tornado to be reported (and confirmed in this case) was an EF1 near De Ridder, Louisiana on February 4.
How does funnel speed affect funnel with?
Usually the stronger the tornado the larger the funnel but this is not always the case.
Can you predicate when a tornado will happen?
Only to a very limited degree. Scientists can determine when conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop (in which case a tornado watch is issued), or even if a tornado may be developing (which would prompt a tornado warning), but cannot predict exactly where or when a tornado will touch down.
Which direction will the wind blow when a tornado is near?
That varies. If you are close enough to be in the area of the tornado's inflow then the wind will blow almost directly towards the tornado, perhaps a little to the right of that direction. In that case the wind direction will depend on where the tornado is relative to you. If you are beyond the inflow area for the tornado, then nothing about the wind direction would indicate the approaching tornado.
Can more than one tornado hit one spot?
Yes. After an area has been hit by a tornado the odds of a tornado striking it in the future are the same as they were before. One notable case is the town of Harvest, Alabama. On April 3, 1974 it was struck by an F5 tornado, followed by another F5 less than an hour later. Harvest was then struck by an F4 tornado in 1995, an EF5 tornado in 2011, and an EF3 tornado in 2012. The 2012 tornado destroyed homes being rebuilt following the one in 2011.
