Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-31
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AAN ANAAo VI = AAQ - p ~ hWNANJ -
between 3 and A p. m, fifty between 4 and
D p. M, htty-two been and e p. m, TWEEN
ty-fve between 9 and ! p. M, fourteen be.
tween Z and s p. M, eight between 5 aud
8 p. IN, seven between . and 10 p. M, hVe
between 10 and IL .. IN, three between II
p. m. and midnight, two between l aud =
a. M, three between . and 3 a. M, four
between 3 and 4 a. m, one between 4 and
5 a. m, two between 8 and Z a. M, three
between ! and 8 a. M, five between IL a.
IN. and noon, one in the early morning.
two at noon, 1913 'sOme time during the
afternoon" one at '~'sundown," thirteen
in the evening" seven sat night" The
hour in which the greatest number OF tor
nadoes occurred was from 8 to 6 p. m.
The mex hour was from 4 to 3 p. m.
SUGGESTIONS FOR AVOIDING VIOLENCE.
The earlier report gives some peculiari-
ties Of tornadO clouds and suggestions for
avoiding their violence. 1t says: The
track pursued by the tornado cloud has
an imaginary centre, and the two halves
are denominated the right side, or south
Of the centre, and the left side, or north OF
the centre. The tornado cloud invariably
move forward; that is, from a westerly
point TO al e~asterly one. The cloud may,
and does very frequently, sway from one
side TO the other Of It's central line or
movement. but at the same time there Is
"a progressive e~asterly motion. tornado
cloud has four well-recOgnized motions,
viz. First, a motion directly forward at
about a constant elevation; second, a
darting from one side to the other Of the
central path; third, a violently whlrling
motion near the earth, and apparently
upon a fixed pivot; fourth, a rising
ana falling motion. The IOUr motions Of
"A tornado cloud may be divided into two
classes-primary or certain, and second
airy, or uncertain. Thu former comprises
the first and second motions, and the lat
ter the third band fourth motions. The
first class is called certain, because the
attending circumstances OF the peculiar
movement are pIemOnitory. The second
class is called uncertain, because the Pc
culiar movement is without significance
as TO resulting effects. The secondary or
uncertain class OF motions generally
prelude the primary or certain CLASS, but
they may alternate without regularity.
No damage need be apprenended from
this class Of motions by persons moving
in front OF or behind the tornado cloud.
In the third motion belonging to the
secondary or uncertain class }, the change
TO one Of the orher motions, generally the
second, is made very suddenly and with
out warning. The cloud generally moves
TO the northeast, though sometimes 10 the
southeast. The following directions should
be followed in the event of the change Of
motion Indicated: When the observers
position is directly east OF the cloud, or at
any point south OF east-northesst of tie
cloud and at some distance, be should
move rapidly to the south. If his position
10 directly northeast, or at any point north
of e~8st-northeast Of the cloud, be should
move rapidly in a direct line to the north.
LII within a very short distance of the al
most stationary cloud the observer should
u directly east at first, bearing slowly
southwark as he advances. In the
primary, or certain class OF motions, the
danger is particularly great If the obser-
yer's position IS to the eastward Of the
cloud. In case the first motion is prevail
ing, the following course should betaken:
If a person is on the right, or south side
OF the central line of cloud movement, he
should move rapidly to the south; il on
the left or north side, be should move to
the northwest. When the second motion
prevails. safety depends upon the oblique
direction of the advancing cloud. A per-
sons position being east OF the cloud, if
it sways 10 the right or south of the cen
trial line of movement, he sh0uld move
directly north. II, ON the contrary, the
cloud sways to the left or north Of the
central line of cloud movement, ne should
move south.
A movement to the east, or toward any
point between east and nOrth-nOrtheast,
should nevec be continued. A position
west OF an imaginary line drawn through
the centre of the cloud is perfectly safe.
Generally speaking, the right or south
side OF the storms path is by far the most
dangerous, and should, If possible. be
avoided. Persons who find themselves
east OF an imaginary line drawn through
the centre OF the tornado cloud, should
make every effort to move directly 10 the
north or northwest. The least danger to
life and property is on the left side, or
north of the central line OF movement.
A position on the right or south sids OF
the central line Of cloud movement, that
is, 200 feet or more from the imaginary
centre of the storms path, is safe from
winds attending any movements Of the
tornado cloud. This distance Is the max
imum, the minimum being about 200 feet.
A position about 900 feet distant from the
imaginary centre OF the storms path is
safe from destructive winds attending any
movements Of the tornado cloud. This
distance is the maximum, the minimum
being about 800 feet. Very few wooden
buildings, however constructed, except
perhaps a square, low building with hip
root, will withstand the terrific whirl
OF tue tornado cloud, or the powerful in
rushing currents from the south side OF
the storms centre. Persons living In re-
gions frequented by tornadoes should
prepare underground dwellings at con-
venient distances from their houses.
Each should be large enough to admit at
least fra m ten to fifteen persons, and 30
hold valuable articles taken from the
houses for safety. In selecting a locality.
all things considered, it would be best If
possible 10 IA into 4 side hill or knoll,
and TO make the entrance OF the retreat
flush with the adjoining sides Of the bank.
In any event, the underground dwell
ing should be so constructed
as to present the least pos
sible obstruction 10 the free sweep OF the
win in the passage OF the storm. The
natural contour OF the earth, properly
supported from beneath. forms the roof,
and the ventilation should be by means Of
one or more box pipes, about $ inches
square, the upper ends OF which should
be level with the surface, and covered
with a network OF iron rods. The entrance
door should be made OF heavy timber,
with strong bolts. aud the openings IN 70
should De AS small as possible, and also
protected by a network OF iron rods. Dur
Ing the months OF April, May, June, July
and August this underground retreat
should be kept In constant readiness for
AL emergency.
Touched His Tongue to the Wire.
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