Name: What should I avoid in the aftermath of a tornado?
Uploaded: 2021-10-19T01:09:46.808063+00:00
Duration: 129 s
Channel: Todd Carter
Description: When the sky is clear, stay away from damaged homes and downed power lines.

When the sky is clear, stay away from damaged homes and downed power lines.

<p>When the sky is clear, stay away from damaged homes and downed power lines.</p>

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Todd Carter

What should I avoid in the aftermath of a tornado?

Where and when are tornadoes most common?

How big is a typical tornado?

What should I lookout for in the event of tornadoes watch or warning?

What's the safest place to be in a tornado?

How do tornadoes form? Is there a tornado season? Check all the information you need to know about tornadoes in this video, including how to be safe in case you come across a twister.

<p>How do tornadoes form? Is there a tornado season? Check all the information you need to know about tornadoes in this video, including how to be safe in case you come across a twister.</p>

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That said, 75% of all twisters touched down in the United States States, usually east of the Rocky Mountains.

The typical tornado is about 500 ft wide, travels around 30 MPH and stays on the ground for an average of five miles.

Paying attention to your local weather service. Be on the lookout for green skies, large hail and a roaring sound like a freight train.

The safest place to be is indoors on the lowest floor in an interior room or hallway with no windows