The National Weather Service is warning of a high risk of tornadoes and severe weather Monday night in the Central U.S. and urging the more than 45 million people at risk of severe weather to take measures to protect themselves.
With a greater-than 95% chance of at least two tornadoes somewhere tonight in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, it’s important to know what you can do to safeguard your life.
There’s no such thing as guaranteed safety, but the weather service says there are things you can do to increase your chances of surviving a deadly tornado.
Leave, the weather service advises. Go stay with friends or family or in a public shelter in a permanent, sturdy building. Even with tie downs, a mobile home isn’t safe.
There’s “no safe option” when caught in a vehicle, only options that are less dangerous than others. If you see a tornado far away, you may be able to escape by driving away at right angles to the storm.
Tornadoes in the United States since 1950
A watch means tornadoes are possible in the area. Consider it time to review your emergency plan and make sure your safe room is clear enough to hold everyone in the house and any blankets, mattresses or pillows for protection.
A warning means a tornado has been sighted or weather radar indicates rotation and a possible tornado. It represents imminent danger to life and property and urges immediate action to get to a safe space.
The weather service reported 83 tornado-related deaths last year. The most recent 10 year average is 47.
The deadliest year for tornadoes since 1950 was 2011, when 553 people died.
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