Highway underpass tornado how to#
(WATCH: How to Drive in Dangerous Weather) Why You Should NEVER Take Shelter under an Overpass The Red Cross recommends covering your head with a blanket, if you have one in the car. If the tornado is imminent and you are forced to stay in your car, the NWS recommends keeping your seat belt on and making sure your head is covered, below your windshield and windows to protect it from glass. In that case, NOAA recommends getting as far away from your car as possible. If you're stuck in heavy traffic and there's nowhere for you to to go, it's time to duck and cover in a ditch or low spot. (MORE: 7 Things You Should Never Forget When Tornadoes Strike) If the Tornado Threat Is Immediate So, if it's heading east, drive to the south. It is possible to try to get out of the tornado's path, NOAA says, and you may be able to stop and allow the tornado to pass, depending on where it is and how you're positioned. If you can see the tornado far in the distance and can determine its movement, drive at a right angle to that movement. Your car is safer than a mobile home, the Red Cross states in their safety brochure. However, they warn you not to take shelter in a high-risk structure like a mobile home. Once you are inside, go to the basement, a cellar, or a hallway or room without windows in the center of the house. They recommend truck stops, convenience stores, restaurants, and even walk-in coolers. you can see the tornado in the distance, NOAA recommends changing course and driving toward a sturdy shelter as soon as you are able. A tornado seen southeast of Kit Carson, Colorado.
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