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  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:17:27 GMT
    It's an eerie sound that some of us have heard before, a tornado siren signaling there is significant risk of damage from a tornado in the area.
    It's an eerie sound that some of us have heard before, a tornado siren signaling there is significant risk of damage from a tornado in the area. How do these sirens work? Who's responsible for them? What purpose do they serve?

  • Tornado Watch- Conditions are favorable for thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Tornado Warning- A tornado has been spotted by a trained observer, or doppler radar has indicated a developing
    Safety tips for when a tornado warning is issued.

  • The National Weather Service considers a thunderstorm severe if the any of the following happens: the thunderstorm produces hail at least 1" in diameter winds in excess of 58 m.p.h. are observed a
    Safety tips for thunderstorms.

  • Flash Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for heavy rains in a short amount of time that may lead to flooding. Flash Flood Warning means heavy rain is causing areas to flood quickly and you should
    Often when we think of severe weather we think of thunderstorms and tornadoes, but there is another real threat and that is flooding. Any weather safety plan should include tips on what to do if waters are rising. Most injuries and deaths from flooding are a result of not knowing what to do in a threatening situation.

  • Get phone numbers and websites for road, air and rail travel.

  • Two of the most commonly confused terms in weather are watches and warnings. And as News 11 Chief Meteorologist Robert Shiels says they have two very different meanings and it's very important that you
    Two of the most commonly confused terms in weather are watches and warnings. And as WTOL 11 Chief Meteorologist Robert Shiels says they have two very different meanings and it's very important that you understand the difference.

  • How common are tornadoes in Ohio?  Do you have any other information about them. The state of Ohio sees an average of 16 tornadoes each year and five people die as a result of tornadoes.   They are
    Tornadoes are rather common throughout Midwest.   Ohio averages over a dozen a year.

  • What is the difference between straight line winds and a tornado? In one way these are similar both contain very strong winds associated with thunderstorms.     There are several differences though between
    Straight line winds and tornados can cause destructive damage, but whats the difference?