If the warning is for your area you must take shelter immediately . Learn the location of designated shelters at work, school, and other public buildings you frequent. Designate a tornado shelter for where you live. Be sure all family members know the location and when to seek shelter. Make sure to take a battery powered radio to your shelter location when a warning has been issued.
Most tornadoes strike in the late afternoon and evening hours.
These higher probability hours for tornadoes mean that all or part of your family may be at home in the event of a tornado warning. If you are at home when a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning is given, immediately take shelter. Go to the basement and seek shelter under the stairs or sturdy furniture. If you do not have a basement, seek shelter in a small room at the lowest level, in the center or the building. Bathrooms and closets are good potential shelters.