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What is the safest thing for you to do if a tornado strikes?
The safest thing to do is to go to an underground shelter such as a basement or cellar.
Does it get quiet before a tornado?
It can get quite, but not always. On a number of occasions people have reported an eerie silence before a tornado strikes. However, in other cases, the storm keeps on raging even as the tornado strikes.
What is a coastal tornado?
A coastal tornado is a tornado that strikes a coastal area. If the tornado moves over water at any point it is called a waterspout for that time.
Are there any warnings of a tornado?
Yes. In most cases a warning is issued before a tornado strikes.
Can airplane get caught in a tornado?
Yes, normally this happens to planes on the ground when a tornado strikes an airport.
What to do when a tornado strikes?
hide in your basement and stay away from windows
What to do when tornado strikes?
When tornadoes strike, you should get underground immediately, eg. cellar
What has man done to adapt to tornadoes?
Many areas conduct tornado drills so that people know what to do when one strikes. Towns in tornado prone areas have sirens that go off if a tornado is in the area. Some people have installed storm shelters in or near their houses and in trailer parks..
Why is lightning mor dangours than a tornado?
Lightning can be considered more dangerous that a tornado because there is no warning. A lightning bold strikes and is gone in a fraction of a second. By contrast it usually takes at least a few minutes for a tornado to form and it is often possible to see or detect one before it strikes.
What do you do if a tornado strikes and you are in a car?
Get out and hide in a nearby ditch deep enough so you can hide in it.
What do you do if a tornado strikes?
If a tornado strikes, the first priority is to find shelter in a safe location such as a basement or a windowless interior room. If there is no time to get indoors, lie flat in a low-lying area and cover your head with your arms. Avoid windows and seek sturdy shelter if possible. After the tornado passes, stay alert for downed power lines or other hazards and follow any instructions from local authorities.
What condition of rain falls during a tornado?
Tornadoes are often, but not always, preceded by heavy downpours, which may or may not stop before the tornado strikes.
