What happens if you are in the middle of a tornado?

What happens if you are in the middle of a tornado?

Unlike most natural disasters, being caught in the middle of a tornado is actually survivable. There have been multiple reports from people who were caught inside the eye of a tornado and have walked away without any injuries.

What do you do if you are stuck in a tornado?

Go to the basement or take shelter in a small interior ground floor room such as a bathroom, closet or hallway. If you have no basement, protect yourself by taking shelter under a heavy table or desk. In all cases, stay away from windows, outside walls and doors.

Has anyone survived being inside a tornado?

Missouri – Matt Suter was 19 years old when he had an experience that he will never forget. He survived after being swept up inside a tornado. More than a dozen tornadoes spawned from the supercell thunderstorms that day, claiming the lives of two people.

Are tornadoes loud?

What does a tornado sound like? People who have been in a tornado say it sounds like a jet engine or a freight train and is very loud. They said it hurt their ears, but they were more worried about what might happen to them than they were about the pain in their ears.

Can I hear a tornado coming?

As the tornado is coming down, you should hear a loud, persistent roar. It is going to sound a lot like a freight train moving past your building. If there are not any train tracks near you, then you need to take action.

Why does the sky turn green when a tornado comes?

The “greenage” or green color in storms does not mean a tornado is coming. The green color does signify the storm is severe though. The color is from the water droplets suspended in the storm, absorbing red sunlight and radiating green frequencies.

What does the start of a tornado look like?

A funnel-shaped cloud is probably one of the surest indications of a tornado. The funnel-shaped cloud is usually very large and looks like the image below. And, if you take a closer look you’re likely to see it rotating and escalating from a prevailing storm you can see approaching the ground.