What should you do if you are driving in your car and you encounter a tornado? Would a freeway overpass provide adequate shelter? Why or why not?
What will be the ideal response?
ANSWER: Don’t try to outrun an oncoming tornado in a car or truck, as tornadoes often cover erratic paths with speeds sometimes exceeding 70 knots (80 mi/hr). Instead, if the tornado is still at some distance, drive at a right angle to the tornado’s path. (If the tornado appears to be stationary, but getting bigger, it is most likely moving directly toward you.) If there is any question about how close the tornado is, abandon your vehicle and seek shelter immediately—but not under a freeway overpass, as the tornado’s winds may be funneled (strengthened) by the overpass structure.
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