A Tornado Warning means a tornado has actually been sighted or indicated by radar. Turn on a battery powered radio and listen for storm announcements. Learn the locations of designated shelters at work, school, and places you frequent. Know where to go in your home for shelter. Have a family disaster plan and kit.
Most tornadoes strike in the late afternoon and evening hours.
Since these hours may be when some or all of your family may be at home, you should be sure to know what to do. Before The Storm Develop a family disaster plan and kit for you and your family at home, at work, in school, and when outdoors. Have frequent storm drills and check on neighbors with trouble sheltering. Know the City and County in which you live, and keep a highway map nearby to follow storm movement from weather warnings. Have a NOAA weather radio with a warning alert tone and battery back up to receive warnings.