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It depends on how intense the tornado is. If it is an EF-0 tornado, it probably wouldn't even pick you up off the ground. If it were an EF-3 tornado, you will get tossed around up and down, and side to side. Usually, tornadoes don't throw people very high, just a few meters off the ground. If it were an EF-5 tornado, your chances of survival are very, very slim. But people have lived through them. In an EF-5 tornado, the winds can reach and surpass 250 mph. These ferocious winds will toss you like a paper airplane. The debris in all tornadoes is a threat, but debris in an EF-5 tornado are going much faster than you could think possible. Cars can be thrown over half a mile. You would be lucky to survive a tornado of this intensity.

You do not twirl up and out of a tornado, the winds cannot take you up that far. Yes, they can throw you a distance from where you originally began. The most likely case is being tossed around in all kinds of directions, with debris flying by you.

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Is there going to be a tornado in Orlando Florida?

It is inevitable that Orlando will eventually have a tornado, as it is in a tornado prone area. However we won't know when the next one will be until it actually happens.


When will the next tornado warning be?

Such a thing is impossible to predict. A tornado warning itself is a prediction that the threat of a tornado is imminent. As soon as signs indicate that a tornado warning is warranted, then one is issued. So there is no way of nowing when a tornado warning is going to be issued until it actually happens.


What happens when the pressure of a tornado wears out?

When a tornado begins to dissipate it usually shrinks. Usually this means a tornado is weakening , though some tornado intensify at this point. As the tornado continues to get smaller the funnel may becomes bent and elongated, giving it a rope like appearance. In fact, this process is called "roping out" As this happens the tornado will continues to shrink and weaken until it completely dissipates.


What is the safest thing to do if your caught outdoors during a tornado?

The safest thing to do if you are caught outdoors during a tornado is to seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building. If there is no building nearby, lie flat in a low-lying area, cover your head with your hands, and be aware of flying debris. Do not try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle or on foot.


If caught outside during a tornado with no shelter?

If caught outside during a tornado with no shelter, try to find a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine. Lie flat and cover your head with your hands to protect yourself from flying debris. Avoid seeking shelter under highway overpasses or bridges, as these areas can be even more dangerous during a tornado.

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