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. Some of these winds are called straight-line winds, and can reach speeds of 100 miles per hour.
Severe thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes with little or no warning.
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. 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. Listen to radio or televison for the latest weather information.