Are there ways to know a tornado is coming?
A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds. A dark, often greenish sky indicates potential hail and other tornado conditions.
Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very still, allowing you to experience the “calm before the storm.” Tornadoes typically occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm so it is not uncommon to experience clear, sunlit skies before a tornado.
You should always stay weather aware and check in with your local news station when there is a threat for severe weather, but there are some signs you can look for when expecting a tornado.
Large hail indicates a powerful thunderstorm. A lot of powerful tornadoes emerge from hail-producing thunderstorms.
A funnel cloud is the visible rotating base of the cloud and is a sign that a tornado may be developing.
A cloud of debris can mark the path of a tornado, even if the funnel is not visible.
Roaring noise – many times it has been reported that people compare the sound of an oncoming tornado to that of a freight train.
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