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A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED. A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION. If there is a tornado watch pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act, because tornadoes are possible. If there is a tornado warning, find shelter immediately, and move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, because a tornado is occurring or will shortly. Avoid windows and cover your head to protect yourself from flying debris. Acting early helps to save lives! weather.gov/safety/tornado-ww
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Watch means BE PREPARED. Warning means TAKE ACTION. weather.gov/safety/tornado-ww #SummerSafety
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During a tornado, seeking refuge in a vehicle or under an overpass is NOT safe. If you are outside during a tornado warning, the best option is to drive to a designated shelter, basement or safe room. weather.gov/safety/tornado
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During a tornado, seeking refuge in a vehicle or under an overpass is NOT safe. If you are outside during a tornado warning, the best option is to drive to a designated shelter, basement or safe room. weather.gov/safety/tornado #SummerSafety
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Do you know your risk for severe weather? See the severe weather outlooks issued by the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC #SummerSafety http://www.spc.noaa.gov/
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Know your risk for severe weather? See the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC http://www.spc.noaa.gov #SummerSafety
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Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, flooding, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather. Severe weather has been reported in all 50 states, so no matter where you are, make sure you are prepared! weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm
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Severe weather can occur anywhere. Wherever you are, be prepared! weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm #SummerSafety
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Tropical cyclones spawn tornadoes when certain instability and vertical shear criteria are met, in a manner similar to other tornado-producing systems. Almost all landfalling tropical cyclones spawn at least one tornado. Read more, and other facts about hurricanes and tornadoes, at prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/FAQ/Hurricanes_vs_tornadoes.php #TornadoScience
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Tropical cyclones spawn tornadoes when certain instability and vertical shear criteria are met, in a manner similar to other tornado-producing systems. Read more at prh.noaa.gov/cphc/pages/FAQ/Hurricanes_vs_tornadoes.php #TornadoScience
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Supercells are not the only types of storms that develop tornadoes. Did you know that there are multiple types of tornadoes that can form? Learn all about them in the infographic below, and visit weather.gov/jetstream/tornado for more #TornadoScience
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Did you know that they are multiple types of tornadoes? Visit weather.gov/jetstream/tornado for more #TornadoScience
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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground and begins as a funnel cloud. On a local scale, it is the most destructive of all atmospheric phenomena. nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/ #TornadoScience
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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. On a local scale, it is the most destructive of all atmospheric phenomena. nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/ #TornadoScience
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A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED. If there is a tornado watch, tornadoes are possible! Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center and are typically large, covering numerous counties and event states. Pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act. Preparing ahead of time helps to save lives! weather.gov/safety/tornado-ww #SummerSafety
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A tornado Watch means BE PREPARED. Preparation helps to save lives! weather.gov/safety/tornado-ww #SummerSafety
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A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION NOW. If there is a tornado warning, a tornado is imminent or already occurring. Seek shelter immediately! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows and cover your head to protect yourself from flying debris. Take Action! Acting early helps to save lives! #SummerSafety weather.gov/safety/tornado-during
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A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION NOW and seek shelter immediately. weather.gov/safety/tornado-during #SummerSafety
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If your area is under a tornado warning you may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Understand what to do if you’re in a tornado warning. #SummerSafety
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What should you do during a tornado warning? youtu.be/_5TiTfuvotc #SummerSafety
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If you are impacted by tornado damage, there are a few important things to remember. Listen to local officials, stay up-to-date on the forecast, contact loved ones (to let them know your status) and be mindful of debris (such as glass and nails) and downed power lines. Have available a working radio with batteries and use flashlights instead of candles to avoid starting fires. weather.gov/safety/tornado-after #SummerSafety
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If you are impacted by tornado damage, here are a few important things to remember. weather.gov/safety/tornado-after
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Tornadoes occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping and it can be nearly impossible to see an approaching tornado. Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phone so you will be alerted in the event you’re in the path of a tornado. ready.gov/alerts #SummerSafety
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Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phone. Find out more at ready.gov/alerts #SummerSafety
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Tornadoes occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping and it can be nearly impossible to see an approaching tornado. A NOAA Weather Radio can alarm you when a Tornado Warning is issued. Keep the radio near your bed. You may not like getting woken up, but it could mean a life and death situation. nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #SummerSafety
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Get severe weather warnings at night with a NOAA Weather Radio. nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #SummerSafety
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Make a severe weather plan before you need it! Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. To find out how, visit ready.gov/make-a-plan #SummerSafety Photo: FEMA
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How will you stay in touch during a disaster? Make a plan! ready.gov/make-a-plan #SummerSafety (photo @fema)
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What’s a watch? What’s a warning? Learn the difference between a tornado watch and warning in this short video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3V3HZBs1Y4
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Learn the difference between a tornado watch and warning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3V3HZBs1Y4 #SummerSafety