The 10 Worst Things You Can Do During Severe Weather [View all]

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By Sean Breslin Published: Jun 20, 2014, 1:00 PM EDT weather.com
http://www.weather.com/news/commuter-conditions/dumbest-things-we-do-during-severe-weather-20140619
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Nature's fury can cause us to do some pretty dumb things in the heat of the moment. After all, it isn't easy to use common sense when a life-threatening weather event is bearing down on you, your family and your property.

But there are 10 things you should absolutely never do during severe weather:
1. Shelter under a bridge during a tornado
Overpasses may visually appear like a safe haven from a tornado, but it's the opposite. Winds can actually blow even faster under the overpass than outside of it, says Dr. Greg Forbes, severe weather expert at The Weather Channel. It's a false sense of security and you should never do it. Instead, Forbes suggests getting into a nearby building, if possible. If that isn't an option and the roadways allow you to stop your car to wait for the tornado to pass, or drive away from it, consider those options as well, because all are better options than sitting under an overpass.
2. Drive into floodwaters

good advice at link