Severe Weather, Tornado Pt. 1

 

Severe Weather Preparedness 2022: Tornado, Pt. 1

If the conditions are right during a thunderstorm, a tornado can occur. Strong winds and flying debris from a tornado can cause injury to people and damage to property. 

Know What to Expect with a Tornado:

  1. Tornadoes can sometimes form during thunderstorms
  2. Winds can reach up to 200 MPH and cause MAJOR damage.

Know the Signs of a Tornado:

  1. The sky may become a DARK, GREENISH COLOR.
  2. Look for large, dark, low-lying clouds with a FUNNEL SHAPE.
  3. Listen for a LOUD, ROARING NOISE, similar to a freight train.
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