Myths

 

Tornadoes are always visible from a great distance.

 

Tornadoes cause houses to explode from changes in air pressure.

 

By opening the windows, you can balance the pressure inside and outside your home so a tornado will not do damage.

 

The best place to be during a tornado is generally in the southwest corner of the basement.

 

Tornadoes can not cross water.

 

A tornado is always accompanied or preceded by a funnel cloud.

 

Downward bulging clouds mean tornadoes are on the way.

 

 

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