Tornado Watch & Warning

A tornado watch occurs when tornadoes are expected to develop. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted. When a warning alert is given, seek inside shelter immediately. The best possible shelters would be the basement floor of each building in an area free of windows or doors, with as little light furniture as possible. Stay away from windows. Avoid auditoriums, gymnasiums or other structures with wide, free span roofs.

If a tornado is sighted and you are outside, move away from the tornado’s path at a right angle. If there is no time to escape, lie flat in the nearest ditch or -depression.

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