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Tornado Safety and Preparedness

What To Do After Severe Weather
September 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A safety mindset should not stop after severe weather has passed. Be aware of the dangers that may exist once the storm threat is over.
10 Tornado Myths Debunked: Fact Vs. Fiction
September 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Hear from the experts; these 10 popular tornado myths are more fact than fiction. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe the next time a tornado strikes.
When You See a Tornado While Driving, Here's What To Do
September 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A tornado is serious business, and it’s easy to panic if you see one while driving. Here’s how you can be prepared for the situation ahead of time.
How To Stay Safe If You Encounter A Tornado On The Road
June 21, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
If you’re traveling on the road and have to drive through severe weather, do you know what to do? Meteorologist Alex Wilson gives advice on how to handle this tricky situation. Traveling in windy situations in high-profile vehicles is a no-go since they can be blown over very easily, but even shorter vehicles can be swept off the road and overturned. If you encounter a tornado, get out of your vehicle and find a low spot like a ditch. Cover your head and your children and wait out the storm. Under no circumstances is it safe to take shelter under an overpass.
Tornado Safety: What To Know Ahead Of The Threat
June 12, 2025, 12:03 pm EDT
Severe storms impact a large portion of the country each year and they often come with the threat of tornadoes. It is important to know what to do to prepare when severe weather is forecast for your area. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser walks us through what you should do to ensure in order to stay safe in the event of a tornado. These plans will help during severe and tornado watches & warnings.
Tornado Warning? Find Your Shoes – Here’s Why
May 31, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Do you know where your sturdiest shoes are located? You’ll want to find them as soon as a tornado warning is issued. Here’s why.
One Step That Could Save Your Life In A Tornado
May 19, 2025, 6:27 pm EDT
You’ve heard us say that wearing a helmet during a tornado can help keep you safe. But is it really that important? Can any type of helmet protect you? We asked an ER doctor with more than 25 years of experience practicing medicine in Kansas, the second most active state for tornadoes in the U.S. Here’s what he said.
There Are Different Types Of Tornado Warnings You Should Know About
May 19, 2025, 6:27 pm EDT
A tornado warning will tell you specifically what prompted it to be issued. Many are issued based on radar showing rotation, indicating a tornado is possible. Others can be confirmed as in progress by debris detected on radar or visually by a spotter.
Nighttime Tornadoes: More Than Double The Danger
May 18, 2025, 7:13 am EDT
Nighttime tornadoes are more than twice as deadly as daytime tornadoes. Afraid of being caught unaware? Follow these tips to stay safe.
You Can’t Tornado Proof A Home, But Here’s What You Can Do
April 16, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Tornadoes can happen anywhere at any time of the year, so don’t be tricked into thinking you're not at risk if you don’t live in a “tornado-prone” area. While it would be impossible to tornado proof your house, there are ways to make it more secure during tornadic storms, watch this video to learn more. You Can’t Tornado Proof A Home, But Here’s What You Can Do Can You Tornado Proof Your Home?