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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1981
Page
10
A tornado is a violent twirling column of air often funnel shaped and touching the ground. Funnels can extend up to 12 miles high and tornadoes occur any time of year with April, May, and June seeing the most activity. They typically form on hot afternoons.
When you cannot reach shelter move away from structures and lie flat in a ditch outside. Get out of your car if possible and cover your head with arms or a coat to protect against debris. Stay low until the danger passes.
This note explains safety steps for tornadoes including seeking shelter in a basement or inner room, staying away from windows, and moving to safer buildings. It describes how warm moist air from the Gulf meets cool Canadian air to form storms and notes that tornadoes move southwest to northeast and vary by region.
The notice explains tornado risk as very low near most homes and one in 250 years in some states. It advises watching for thunder lightning hail wind and a dark funnel cloud and listening for a train like roar. Tornado watch means conditions for tornadoes exist. tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted and shelter should be taken.
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