Be Prepared for Nighttime Tornadoes

Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be especially deadly during the winter season when people do not expect such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service issue public severe weather outlooks online to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep. In the event a nighttime tornado is expected, be sure to:

• Have a NOAA Weather Radio at your bedside;
• Build an updated Emergency Kit;
• Designate a safe room with no windows, preferably a basement; and
• Know your Family’s Communications Plan.