OfWolvesAndHen
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- Apr 15, 2021
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The chances of a tornado hitting you are rare, and those of being hit by higher than an EF2 are even rarer. In a tornado watch, I would do nothing. In a warning I would keep my eyes on the situation and be ready to move them if need be.
Read your local NWS reports - does it say "radar indicated rotation"? If so, you're okay, but be prepared. If it says "Observed tornado" or "Radar confirmed tornado" that's when you need to take shelter immediately. If you see a PDS warning or, God forbid, a tornado emergency, you absolutely CANNOT wait. Same rules for your birds as for you: keep them in a sturdy, interior room away from windows and doors.
Please bear in mind that the strong straight line winds and large hail associated with severe thunderstorm warnings -- something people tend not to take as seriously as tornado warnings -- can be just as dangerous to you, your property, and your animals.
Make sure you're vigilant any time bad weather comes through. Non-rotating storms can still bring HURRICANE FORCE WINDS and hail up to DVD-sized! The best thing you can do is always read the NWS reports for information on hail, wind speeds, path, and rotation.
Read your local NWS reports - does it say "radar indicated rotation"? If so, you're okay, but be prepared. If it says "Observed tornado" or "Radar confirmed tornado" that's when you need to take shelter immediately. If you see a PDS warning or, God forbid, a tornado emergency, you absolutely CANNOT wait. Same rules for your birds as for you: keep them in a sturdy, interior room away from windows and doors.
Please bear in mind that the strong straight line winds and large hail associated with severe thunderstorm warnings -- something people tend not to take as seriously as tornado warnings -- can be just as dangerous to you, your property, and your animals.
Make sure you're vigilant any time bad weather comes through. Non-rotating storms can still bring HURRICANE FORCE WINDS and hail up to DVD-sized! The best thing you can do is always read the NWS reports for information on hail, wind speeds, path, and rotation.
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