Tornado

Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.

Tornado Watch

Be prepared!
There is the potential that a tornado will develop.
A tornado may occur within the next 2 to 4 hours.

Tornado Warning

TAKE ACTION!
A tornado is occurring or about to occur in the area or nearby.
A tornado may occur within the next few minutes to half hour.

A tornado can:

Happen anytime and anywhere.
Bring intense winds, over 200 miles per hour.
Look like funnels.

Prepare for a Tornado:

Go to NOAA Weather Radio and your local news or official social media accounts for updated emergency information. Follow the instructions of state, local and tribal officials.
Go to a safe shelter immediately, such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar or a small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls.
Do not go under an overpass or bridge. You’re safer in a low, flat location.
Watch out for flying debris that can cause injury or death.
Use your arms to protect your head and neck.
If you can’t stay at home, make plans to go to a public shelter.