Below are some of the more common myths, the facts, and rules on how to protect yourself and others from severe weather events.
Lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
A person struck by lightning retains an electric charge and should not be touched. You can outrun a tornado in your vehicle. The best place to be during a tornado is in the southwest corner of a building or basement. Opening windows to equalize air pressure will save a roof, or even a home, from destruction by a tornado. The extreme low pressure in a tornado will cause a house or building to explode.