What Should I Do During A Tornado Watch?

Question

How do I track my area to see if a tornado is headed my way?

I live in Fayetteville, NC and right now the sun is out and its drizzling. Early this morning there was a very severe thunderstorm, but after that its been pretty calm.

Help, I dont wanna die!

Answer 1

I would suggest keeping a local radio station playing or leaving a television channel set to a local station. Listen for any weather reports concerning the county you live in or any counties nearby. Often, stations will list city names as well as the county when giving severe weather information, so having a picture in your mind as to where other cities are in relation to yours can help you as well.

Above all else, if bad weather strikes, the best thing you can do is go to the lowest level or your home or behind/under the heaviest piece of furniture in your house. Don't go outside thinking you can "hide" from the storm.

I'm sure everything will be fine. Try not to worry too much. :)

Answer 2

This is the time right now to plan what to do for a tornado and make sure you have a NOAA weather alert radio The radios can alert you when a tornado warning is issued at night while sleeping.

A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop and you should pay close attention to the weather. A watch it typically issued with in 2-3 hours of the event.

When a tornado warning is issued that means doppler radar has detected rotation in a storm or trained spotters have spotted a rotating wall cloud, funnel cloud, or a tornado on the ground.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, do not panic. Go to a place of safety. Go to the lowest floor of your house like the basement. Once in the basement get under a sturdy piece of furniture or go into a bathroom in the basement. *****If no basement is available go in to an interior room such as a closet. If that is not available go in to an bathroom without windows. Stay away from outside walls and windows. Cover your head to protect from flying debris.***** Never try to out run a tornado in a car, if cought in a car and can not take no place of safety, lay down in a ditch and cover your head. Do not take cover under a over pass. Do not stay in mobile homes as they do not offer protection and can be flown as easily as cars can.

For local weather info. From the National Weather Service.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov

Storm Prediction center (responsible for issuing severe thunderstorm and tornado watches)

http://www.spc.noaa.gov

Answer 3

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or to commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information.

Look for approaching storms

Look for the following danger signs:

Dark, often greenish sky

Large hail

A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating)

Loud roar, similar to a freight train.

If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately.

Answer 4

Follow the yellow brick road.

Answer 5

just keep looking t ur local news for any warnings or hear ur weather radio if u have one

Answer 6

you should just watch for tornado warning. you are going through the remnants of what was tropical storm fay and with every tropical system their is a possibility of tornados so that is why they gave you a tornado watch. nothing to worry about, but just to warn you

Answer 7

A tornado watch means that the conditions are right for a tornado.

what you should do are:

    *   Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or television stations for updated information. Tornadoes can change direction, intensity, and speed very quickly.

    * Be alert to changing weather conditions. Tornadoes accompany severe thunderstorms, and weather conditions can change rapidly. Large hail, blowing debris, or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say approaching tornadoes sound like a freight train.