do u rush to nearest public shelter like a store, or like on a highway, stay under a by-pass, im clueless.
or simply pull over. just curios for "one day need to know info"
2006-12-05 16:32:47 · 11 answers · asked by kypria311 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Actually, the underpass thing is not recommended. The people in Kansas that everyone saw survive were lucky they were hit by a weak tornado. The major F-5 Oklahoma City tornado killed many under underpasses with either 300 mph wind-blown debris or sucked them out like a vacuum and blew them across the landscape.
If you can see the tornado, and it is heading away from you... just sit tight. If it is heading toward you, and you have the time, drive away from it at right angles. Example, if it is heading North, travel east or west. If it is too close, find safety below ground if possible, or in the nearest depression. Do not stay in your car, as it will be tossed around with you in it.
Otherwise, for more info from the National Weather Service, please read the info at the link below.
Main thing, when the weather is threatening... stay alert and stay informed.
2006-12-05 16:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by Revenant Hamster 4 · 133⤊ 4⤋
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2014-09-24 08:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tornado's coming for you, you should definitely get out of the car, because vehicles get tossed by tornadoes like toys. You have a better chance of staying on the ground if you're lying flat in a ditch or under something sturdy. If you have time, get inside a building and into a basement. They always say don't try to outrun a tornado, especially if you aren't familiar with the roads in the area.
2006-12-05 16:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 33⤊ 3⤋
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2014-08-13 11:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out of the car and seek cover in a low lying area like a ditch. A tornado will pick up your car like a enraged toddler and toss it, you won't survive. Warchild, trained in tornado survival and an over the road driver.
2006-12-05 16:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by warchild_1950 3 · 44⤊ 5⤋
stop an run to a ditch an get on your knees an cover your head untill it blows by. do not go uop in under a overpass bridge the wind will just suck you out. if you can get in a house or a building then do so an get away from doors an windows.
2006-12-05 19:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by scooprandell 7 · 41⤊ 5⤋
simple you go the other way if it's only beginning to form but if it's already formed there is no way you can out run a full tornado head to the nearest shelter. but not just any shelter pick one strong enough to resist the tornado
2006-12-05 16:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by frozenthunder 1 · 11⤊ 17⤋
Make a U-turn as quick as you can and floor it. Get the hell away as fast and far as you can from that thing. Just make sure you are driving away from it and not towards it.
2006-12-05 16:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 19⤊ 17⤋
either turn around and go the other direction or seek shelter at a near by house or ditch.
2006-12-05 16:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by bowlingprincess2002 2 · 8⤊ 19⤋
If you are near a building, look for a brick or concrete one. Seek shelter there. If you are on an interstate or highway, go to the nearest overpass. If there isn't an overpass available, seek shelter in a ditch or low lying area. Be sure to cover your head!!!!
2006-12-05 16:38:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kim Possible 3 · 16⤊ 48⤋