Storms may also have strong winds. Trees and electrical lines are sometimes damaged by the wind. Stay inside and away from windows during these storms and away from electrical wires blown down by the wind. The most dangerous storms in the Ozarks are tornadoes. These are fast moving storms with circular winds.
Tornadoes appear as dark, funnel shaped clouds hanging down from the sky.
They can damage or destroy anything in their path. If you are near a tornado, seek shelter on the lowest floor of a building, in an interior room away from windows, and under strong heavy furniture. If you are outside and cannot get into a building, lie flat on the ground in a low spot and cover your head with your hands. If you are in a car when you see a tornado coming toward you, get out of the car immediately and lie in a low spot. It is not safe to drive during tornado warnings.