lessons from kansas - tornados

wall clouds
Originally uploaded by dangunderman.

people out east freak out when they hear the words "tornado watch." well, take it easy. don't worry until you get a "tornado warning," when there's been actual touch-down. or if the following conditions apply during a "watch": dark wall clouds like the ones seen here; deadly calm air; not hot or cold but both; and a yellowish-green hue from the sky, making the whole world look vaguely like pea soup. if you get all those things happening at once, I recommend taking cover - in a basement if possible. if you can't find a basement, sit in a closet or bathroom as far into the interior of your building as possible. good luck and godspeed.