The National Weather Service issues warnings on a county basis. Keep abreast of the current watches and warnings from a NOAA weather radio, local TV or radio stations or cable stations. The National Weather Service issues a watch to give you advance notice that the development of tornadoes is possible in your area. A tornado warning is an urgent announcement that a tornado has been reported by a person or indicated by radar and warns you to take immediate precautions. When a warning is issued, move quickly.
Seconds save lives.
Schools, office buildings, factories and those planning large outdoor activities should all have a well-rehearsed plan of action in case of threatening weather. This includes having a NOAA weather radio to monitor the current and future weather conditions. The National Weather Service recommends taking shelter in a permanent structure in an interior hallway, bathroom or closet on the lowest floor. If available a basement is the best choice to take cover. Auditoriums or areas with windows should be avoided.