always try to be in a storm shelter or basement
pay attention to local weather reports to see if severe thunderstorms are expected
ahead of time devolop a a family preparedness plan. decide where to go at home or at school if a tornado warning is issued. also have contact information
keep away from windows
do not go outside until the storm has passed.
if you are in a mobile home leave immediatley and take shelter in a sturdy building before the storm hits.
if you cant get to a shelter lie flat in a ditch. cover your head and neck ton shield yourself from flying debris.
if you are in a car if you have time and roads are adequate try to drive away from the tornado, if not try to get into a ditch away from the car which could be blown into you.
p.s. these facts are from the tornado book itself: terrifying tornadoes
Most tornadoes are classified as weak, with peak wind speeds ranging from 65 to 110 mph. However, some tornadoes can reach incredible strengths, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, classified as violent tornadoes.
No. Many tornadoes form in a rain-free portion of their parent thunderstorms. Some tornadoes form with low-precipitation supercells, which produce little or no rain.
No, most tornadoes in the southern hemisphere rotate clockwise. Additionally, some tornadoes, called anticyclonic tornadoes, rotate clockwise in the northern hemisphere. Fewer than 1% of tornadoes are anticyclonic.
There have been tornadoes reported in all 50 states in the United States in the year 1950. While some states have a higher frequency of tornadoes, it is possible for tornadoes to occur in any state under the right conditions.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in all 50 states in the United States. However, some states, like Oklahoma and Texas, experience a higher frequency of tornadoes due to their geography and climate.
Usually, I find when I look up about Tornadoes that if you go into Google and type what you're looking for then you will probably find good sites about Tornadoes. That's my advice. Good luck!
Some cyclones produce tornadoes, but most do not.
Some hurricanes do produce tornadoes in their outer areas. Even without tornadoes, in winds in the eye wall of a hurricane are just as strong as in some tornadoes.
Yes, some strong tornadoes create brief satellite tornadoes that circle the main funnel.
yes, some tornadoes are relatively small while others are huge
Yes there is tornadoes in Texas because some parts of Texas are in tornadoes alley.🌪
Yes, there are. New Hampshire does get some tornadoes.
Yes there is tornadoes in Texas because some parts of Texas are in tornadoes alley.🌪
All 50 states have experience tornadoes.
Usually one tornado does not result in other tornadoes. Some strong tornadoes can produce a satellite tornadoes that orbit them, but this is not very common.
It is not fun to be hit by a tornado, but some people get a thrill from chasing tornadoes.
Tornadoes are studied by meteorologist, some of whom are storm chasers.