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Lisa D

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2. It's safer than out in the open

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:43 AM

Jan 2012

Experts advise to lay low in a ditch. I would personally crawl into a culvert if one was nearby. In truth, I'd probably try to outrun the tornado in my car. I know that what you're NOT supposed to do, but I think the temptation would be almost impossible to resist.

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Question about tornadoes--if you're driving somewhere in the middle of nowhere, [View all] raccoon Jan 2012 OP

probably warrior1 Jan 2012 #1

It's safer than out in the open Lisa D Jan 2012 #2

No good Old Codger Jan 2012 #14

Good point. Lisa D Jan 2012 #15

If possible, drive away, perpedicular to its path -- if it's heading northeast, drive southeast Brickbat Jan 2012 #3

If the tornado looks like it is Standing Still, bvar22 Jan 2012 #21

NO !!!!!!!!!!!! comipinko Jan 2012 #4

+1 ---> Please read that post <----- Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #16

Just drive the other way. DURHAM D Jan 2012 #5

I thought I remember reading that you should drive perpendicular to the direction of the tornado. nt Ian David Jan 2012 #6

Brickbat's post above is the correct advice. DURHAM D Jan 2012 #10

I asked because I'm going to make a trip to KS when it gets warmer. nt raccoon Jan 2012 #17

In its own way it is beautiful. DURHAM D Jan 2012 #20

This is why you should be able to dig a foxhole in 1 minute flat snooper2 Jan 2012 #7

they say dont do the over pass. there was a popular video of adults seabeyond Jan 2012 #8

Do NOT go under a bridge. 2QT2BSTR8 Jan 2012 #9

The problem with laying in a ditch Coyote_Bandit Jan 2012 #11

Get out and find a ditch to lie down in. That's the only safe place. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #12

Been there; done that. wandy Jan 2012 #13

We were always taught to find the sufrommich Jan 2012 #18

Stop the car and get out. Find a ditch or depression and cover your head. Edweird Jan 2012 #19