..is it true that, if a tornado is coming, windows should be left open?!
2006-08-23 17:37:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I read somewhere, a gazillion years ago, that you should leave windows open if there's a tornado on the way. Something to do w/ equalizing the barometric pressure.
I'm NOT "dumb" (you mean person)....just asked a simple question.
I'm on my laptop, in the basement...we've had two tornadoes already. If my son wakes up, I just want him to see Mommy, typing!! LOL
But I'm a little scared...
2006-08-23 17:54:38 · update #1
Wow. I will never cease to be amazed by how rotten some people can be.
But I'll always rejoice at how fantastic the majority of people are!!
2006-08-23 17:59:41 · update #2
Yes, on one side of the house.
2006-08-23 17:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Has someone told you to open your windows during a tornado? Or has someone told you that you don't have to worry about tornadoes because the place where you live is protected? These are two of the most common myths about tornadoes. Neither of them are true.
Scientists once thought that the low pressure in a tornado caused the normal air pressure in houses to explode out. It turned out that the strong winds from the tornado destroyed the houses, not the pressure change. In fact, opening the windows can cause even more damage.
Some people thought that tornadoes couldn't cross mountains or rivers. This is true for small tornadoes, but the strong ones can. And they're the ones that cause the most destruction.
2006-08-24 00:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've never heard this. There was just a tornado warning in my region tonight and they gave a BUNCH of suggestions...never mentioned opening all of your windows. I suppose the theory is that the tornado could throw some kind of debris into your window and cause shattered glass to fly inside...however, if you keep them shut, you can keep out all kinds of rain water and small debris that wouldn't have been able to break the window.
2006-08-24 00:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kiki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true that if a tornado is coming, it wouldn't matter TOO much either way. Seek shelter, and pray your house isn't damaged.
2006-08-24 00:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Benanen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a tornado is coming then it wouldn't matter because it would destroy anything it is near
2006-08-24 00:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by music_king 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear that the best thing to do is take cover and forget about saving the house. Houses can be replaced, people cannot.
2006-08-24 00:40:22 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. would you rather the tornado blew the glass into your face?
2006-08-24 00:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should run and hide don't worry about the windows. Leave em however they are
2006-08-24 00:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't know - seems like maybe they would not shatter that way- maybe you call your local weather service or a disaster hotline
2006-08-24 00:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by leo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We always did, but it won't really matter, so, just stay away from them.
2006-08-24 00:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by Mike G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋