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Signs of an impending tornado

Here are some warning signs of an impending tornado:

*A swampy-greenish to greenish-black color to the sky.

*A sharp, fresh smell in the air that seems unusual.

*If there is a watch or warning posted and you see hail.

*An eerie moment of silence after a thunderstorm.

*Clouds that speed by quickly or in a rotating motion.

*A sound that first sounds like a waterfall and gets louder like a train.

*Debris dropping from the sky.

*A funnel cloud or debris rotating in a funnel pattern.

If you see a tornado that does not appear to be moving to the right or to the left when viewed in relation to the trees and power poles in the distance, it could be headed straight for you.

Last update: 2007-07-10 18:46
Author: Kai
Revision: 1.0

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