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A tornado is "a
violently rotating
column oI air, in
contact with the
ground, either pendant
Irom a cumuliIorm
cloud or underneath a
cumuliIorm cloud and
oIten (but not always)
visible as a Iunnel
cloud"
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means that a tornado is
"possible.'
Tornado warning
means that a tornado
has actually been spotted, or
is strongly indicated on radar,
and it is time to go to a saIe
shelter immediately
Pere are some of Lhe Lhlngs LhaL
people descrlbe when Lhey Lell
abouL a Lornado experlence
-A slckly greenlsh or greenlsh
black color Lo Lhe sky
-lf Lhere ls a waLch or warnlng
posLed Lhen Lhe fall of hall should
be consldered as a real danger
slgn Pall can be common ln some
areas however and usually has
no Lornadlc acLlvlLy along wlLh lL
WA strange quiet that occurs within or
shortly aIter the thunderstorm.
Clouds moving by very Iast, especially
in a rotating pattern or converging
toward one area oI the sky.
A sound a little like a waterIall or
rushing air at Iirst, but turning into a
roar as it comes closer. The sound oI a
tornado has been likened to that oI both
railroad trains and jets.
Debris dropping Irom the sky.
An obvious "Iunnel-shaped" cloud that
is rotating, or debris such as branches
or leaves being pulled upwards, even iI
no Iunnel cloud is visible
best places to hide are:
Basement
Under the stair
Under heavy table
Bathroom
Closet
The Red Cross suggests that you
assemble a "disaster supplies kit" that
you keep in your shelter area. It should
contain:
OA Iirst aid kit with essential
medication in addition to the usual
items.
OA battery powered radio, Ilashlight,
and extra batteries.
OCanned and other non-perishable
Iood and a hand operated can opener.
OBottled water.
OSturdy shoes and work gloves.
OWritten instructions on how to turn
oII your homes utilities.