Sacratomato area. Just saw it on the weather channel.
Glad the storm is moving north...stay away from me.
Glad the storm is moving north...stay away from me.
tornado warning in California?! WTF
- Thread starter normajean
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Looks nasty on radar, but no touchdowns reported yet.
http://www.met.tamu.edu/weather/warnings/warn_tornado.html
http://www.met.tamu.edu/weather/warnings/warn_tornado.html
AreaCode707
Lifer
- Sep 21, 2001
- 18,447
- 133
- 106
WT...? You're kidding... aren't you? I was just driving from Sac to Davis, about fifteen minutes, and it was pouring pouring rain. Torandos? :Q
Yes, I live in Sacramento. yes, there's tornado warnings. Yes it's very wet out, and it was hailing earlier.
This weather sucks.
This weather sucks.
WTF!! I used to live in Sac. What the hell is up with me moving away, and then these places having tornadoes? Seeing a tornado is something that I have always wanted. 
AreaCode707
Lifer
- Sep 21, 2001
- 18,447
- 133
- 106
The storm is Northeast of Stockton,CA. Not really that strong of a t-storm. There is a small hook and that is what is prompting the tornado warning.
hmm i don't know. i live in sac and have been driving aroudn town to class and get food for the past few hours and i don't think a tornado is gonna drop. its not even windy, just a whole lotta rain and some hail. nothing we haven't seen before. i wouldn't get too worried about it
AreaCode707
Lifer
- Sep 21, 2001
- 18,447
- 133
- 106
The county I live in has been under tornado warning about three times this season. We can usually spot a tornado from our backyard once every year or two.
What do you do under a warning? Keep your eye on the weather channel. Now what if they've spotted one and it is coming for you? Get your butt in to an underground concrete box.
What do you do under a warning? Keep your eye on the weather channel. Now what if they've spotted one and it is coming for you? Get your butt in to an underground concrete box.
AreaCode707
Lifer
- Sep 21, 2001
- 18,447
- 133
- 106
Originally posted by: Cheese78CA
Duck and cover!
Blegh, I have class, the tornado can worry about itself.
[Edit] Don't have the weather channel, and cement shelters are a little scarce here.
We can do little to prevent a tornado from occurring, but by knowing the safety rules we can minimize the number of deaths and injuries.
A tornado watch means that tornado development is possible. Keep a watchful eye on the sky for threatening weather and stay tuned to radio and television and listen for weather bulletins.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Persons in the path of the storm should seek shelter immediately - preferably in a storm cellar, underground excavation, or in a steel-framed or concrete reinforced building.
A severe thunderstorm warning means that either spotters or radar have indicated that severe weather is occuring, and is expected to be heading towards you soon. This warning is issued by the National Weather Service local office, and usually covers a few counties, lasting about an hour or so. A thunderstorm is classified as severe because it can contain hail three-quarter inches or larger, and/or wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, and/or a tornado. When a warning is issued, persons should remain indoors until the storm has passed.
In homes,the basement offers the greatest safety. Seek shelter under sturdy furniture if possible. In homes without basements take cover in the center part of the house, on the lowest floor, in a small room such as a closet or bathroom, or under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.
In schools, hospitals, and shopping centers move to pre-designated shelter areas. Interior hallways on lowest floors are best. If the building is not of reinforced construction, go to a nearby one that is, or take cover outside on low, protected ground. Stay out of auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with wide free-span roofs.
In open country, move away from the tornado's path at right angles. If there is not time to escape,lie flat in the nearest ditch or ravine.
In your car, do not try to outrun a tornado. If available take shelter in a sturdy structure. Otherwise, get in the nearest ditch or depression until the tornado passes.
Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to overturning during strong winds and should be evacuated when strong winds or tornadoes are forecast. Damage can be minimized by securing trailers with cables anchored in concrete footing. Trailer parks should have some community storm shelters. If there is no shelter nearby, leave the trailer park and take cover on low-protected ground.
For more information about tornadoes, visit the Storm Prediction Center's website.
Cheers!
A tornado watch means that tornado development is possible. Keep a watchful eye on the sky for threatening weather and stay tuned to radio and television and listen for weather bulletins.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Persons in the path of the storm should seek shelter immediately - preferably in a storm cellar, underground excavation, or in a steel-framed or concrete reinforced building.
A severe thunderstorm warning means that either spotters or radar have indicated that severe weather is occuring, and is expected to be heading towards you soon. This warning is issued by the National Weather Service local office, and usually covers a few counties, lasting about an hour or so. A thunderstorm is classified as severe because it can contain hail three-quarter inches or larger, and/or wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, and/or a tornado. When a warning is issued, persons should remain indoors until the storm has passed.
In homes,the basement offers the greatest safety. Seek shelter under sturdy furniture if possible. In homes without basements take cover in the center part of the house, on the lowest floor, in a small room such as a closet or bathroom, or under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.
In schools, hospitals, and shopping centers move to pre-designated shelter areas. Interior hallways on lowest floors are best. If the building is not of reinforced construction, go to a nearby one that is, or take cover outside on low, protected ground. Stay out of auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with wide free-span roofs.
In open country, move away from the tornado's path at right angles. If there is not time to escape,lie flat in the nearest ditch or ravine.
In your car, do not try to outrun a tornado. If available take shelter in a sturdy structure. Otherwise, get in the nearest ditch or depression until the tornado passes.
Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to overturning during strong winds and should be evacuated when strong winds or tornadoes are forecast. Damage can be minimized by securing trailers with cables anchored in concrete footing. Trailer parks should have some community storm shelters. If there is no shelter nearby, leave the trailer park and take cover on low-protected ground.
For more information about tornadoes, visit the Storm Prediction Center's website.
Cheers!
If cement/concrete shelters are unavailable, start digging a hole in the ground as fast as you can to burrow your head in--like an ostrich--in the event the tornado touches down...
Good idea if the storm is accompanied by frequent lightning as they usually are. It's believed that one's anus is the best place to get struck if you have to get struck. :Q
Cheers!
Just for the record: there are very few houses with basements here in California, as they have a tendency to fall over in the event of an earthquake.
The rain seems to be letting up, I hope it's sunny tomorrow.
The rain seems to be letting up, I hope it's sunny tomorrow.
Yeah, I 'd like to see whose house has a basement around here
I just ran out to check on my car, luckily either no hail or no hail damage.
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