The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for several counties in northeast Ohio, including:
The watch is in effect until [enter time].
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It's important to stay alert, monitor weather updates, and be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take immediate shelter:
Task | Action |
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Monitor weather updates | Listen to local radio or TV, check NWS website or social media |
Prepare an emergency plan | Identify safe shelters in each room |
Gather essential supplies | Pack water, food, first-aid kit, medications, documents |
Stay away from windows | Move to interior rooms, away from windows and exterior walls |
If a tornado warning is issued | Seek underground shelter or go to an interior room on the lowest floor |
Strategy | Effectiveness |
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Seek underground shelter | Highest level of protection |
Interior room on lowest floor | Good protection, if no basement |
Basement | Good protection, if not flooded |
Ditch or low-lying area | Moderate protection, if driving during a tornado |
Mobile home | No protection |
Misconception | Fact |
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Tornadoes only happen in the Midwest | Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the United States |
You can outrun a tornado | Most tornadoes travel faster than any vehicle |
Tornadoes always have a visible funnel cloud | Not all tornadoes have visible funnels |
Stay alert, monitor weather updates, and be prepared to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued. By following these safety guidelines, you can significantly reduce your risk of injury or death during a tornado.
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