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Severe Weather Awareness – Tornadoes

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Missouri and today the topic is Tornadoes and what you should do in the event of a Tornado Warning.

The National Weather Service issues both Tornado Watches and Tornado Warning.  Meteorologist Sara Atkins says a watch means conditions are right.

Atkins says if a Warning is issued, it is time to take action.

If there is a warning, Atkins says you need to take cover and protect yourself.

If you are outside, get inside a sturdy shelter.  If you are driving, if there is enough time, drive away from the tornado at a right angle to it’s path of movement.  If there is no time, try to find shelter.