Social Media: Tornado Safety
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Please help the National Weather Service spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help the NWS build a Weather-Ready Nation.
- What is a Tornado?
- Tornado Watch
- Tornado Warning
- Tornado Warning Video
- After the Storm
- Wireless Emergency Alerts
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Difference between a Tornado Watch and Warning
- Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks
- What are the Hazards of Severe Weather?
- Make a Plan
- Tornado Watch vs. Warning Video
- Types of Tornadoes
What is a Tornado?
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A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/ #TornadoScience
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A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/ #TornadoScience
Tornado Watch
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A tornado WATCH means BE PREPARED. If there is a tornado watch, tornadoes are possible! Pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act. Preparing ahead of time helps to save lives! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml #SpringSafety
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Watch means BE PREPARED. Preparation helps to save lives!http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml #SpringSafety
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Tornado Warning
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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! #SpringSafety http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/during.shtml
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A tornado WARNING means TAKE ACTION NOW and seek shelter immediately.http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/during.shtml #SpringSafety
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Tornado Warning Video
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If your area is under a tornado warning, what should you do? You may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Learn what to do with this short video. #SpringSafety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5TiTfuvotc&feature=youtu.be
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What should you do during a tornado warning? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5TiTfuvotc&feature=youtu.be #SpringSafety
After the Storm
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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. Watch for debris and downed power lines. Use flashlights instead of candles for to avoid starting fires. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/after.shtml #SpringSafety
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If you are impacted by tornado damage, there are a few important things to remember. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/after.shtml
Wireless Emergency Alerts
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Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping. Wireless Emergency Alerts on your cell phone alerting you to dangerous weather can save your life. Find out more at https://www.ready.gov/alerts #SpringSafety
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Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your cell phone. Find out more at https://www.ready.gov/alerts #SpringSafety
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NOAA Weather Radio
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Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night. The nighttime hours are particularly dangerous because most people are sleeping. An alarm will sound on the NOAA Weather Radio when a Tornado Warning is issued. Having the radio near your bed will alert you to danger, waking you up when danger is near. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #SpringSafety
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Get severe weather warnings at night with a NOAA Weather Radio. www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ #SpringSafety
Difference between a Tornado Watch and Warning
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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! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml
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Watch means BE PREPARED. Warning means TAKE ACTION. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tornado/ww.shtml #SpringSafety
Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks
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Do you know your risk for severe weather? See the severe weather outlooks issued by the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC #SpringSafety 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 #SpringSafety
What are the Hazards of Severe Weather?
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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! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/thunderstorm/
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Severe weather can occur anywhere. Wherever you are, be prepared! http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/thunderstorm/ #SpringSafety
Make a Plan
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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 https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan #SpringSafety Photo: FEMA
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How will you stay in touch during a disaster? Make a plan! https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan #SpringSafety (photo @fema)
Tornado Watch vs. Warning Video
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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 #SpringSafety
Types of Tornadoes
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Did you know that they are many different types of tornadoes? Learn all about them in the infographic below, and visit http://www.weather.gov/jetstream/tornado for more tornado facts. #TornadoScience
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Did you know that they are many different types of tornadoes? Learn all about them in the infographic below, and visit http://www.weather.gov/jetstream/tornado for more tornado facts. #TornadoScience
