Tornado

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From Jan. 1, 1950, through Nov. 30, 2020, 1,548 tornadoes were reported in North Carolina.
North Carolina ranked 17th in the nation for EF1 or stronger tornadoes by square mile of land area from 2000 to 2019. The most common type of tornado, the relatively weak and short-lived type, occurs between March and May. However, tornadoes can occur almost anywhere at anytime.

BEFORE

Be alert to changing weather conditions.

🌪️ Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or to commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information.

🌪️ Look for approaching storms.

🌪️ Look for the following danger signs:

🌪️ Dark, often greenish sky

🌪️ Large hail

🌪️ A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating)

🌪️ Loud roar, similar to a freight train

If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately.

During

If you are under a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately.

🌪️ Get indoors to a pre-designated shelter area such as a basement, storm cellar or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors and outside walls.

🌪️ Shutter windows and outside doors.

🌪️ If in a vehicle, trailer or mobile home, get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building or storm shelter.

🌪️ If unable to get indoors, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of potential flooding and flying debris.

🌪️ Never try to outrun a tornado in your vehicle. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.