Watch Out! 139 Frightening Tornado Alerts Issued Across Texas
Tornado alerts are being issued all around Texas as severe weather makes an appearance right before the weekend.
MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ALERTS ISSUED
As the weekend approaches, the National Weather Service has issued nearly 140 Tornado watches across Texas. The alerts are put in place until 6 pm.
Tornados have already touched down on parts of Texas, including Waco.
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NORTH AND CENTRAL TEXAS AREAS
The largely affected areas for severe weather will land in the Central and North Texas areas. The storms that are blowing through have the potential to produce isolated tornados, hail, and heavy rain.
Be sure to stay safe during dangerous weather. Remember if there is flooding and large patches of water on the road, "TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!"
If you find yourself caught off guard by a tornado alert, Weather.gov offers the following advice:
- If you are in your home: Go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows.
- If you are at work/school: Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Follow your tornado drill and move to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly.
- If you are in a car: drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.
- If you are outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately. Sheds and storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe.