On Sunday morning, three states in the United States were placed under a major tornado watch.
Major storms have hit much of the United States this weekend. Tornadoes ripped through much of Kansas on Saturday, killing at least 32 people. Fierce storms have been moving across the Midwest and into the South, and they are now heading for the East Coast.
A major tornado watch was issued for three states across the United States on Sunday morning.
Three states in the United States, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, should be on high alert for tornadoes on Sunday morning.
The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday.
“A tornado watch has been issued for eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia until 4 PM EDT,” the National Weather Service said.
The storms are expected to be severe.
“Thunderstorms will develop in the late morning and afternoon hours. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded a portion of the region to an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather. The NWS warns of strong wind gusts, with the possibility of a brief tornado and small hail.
According to the National Weather Service, you should do the following during a tornado:
- Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
- At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don’t forget pets if time allows.
- At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
- Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have time, get to a safe building.
- In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to 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.
