- A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when tornadoes are possible in the area.
- A tornado warning is issued by the NWS when a tornado has been sighted, or indicated by weather radar, in the area.
- Monitor TV & radio stations, NOAA weather radio, weather related websites & apps, outdoor warning sirens, etc., for severe weather updates.
- Be prepared to take shelter in the interior hallways or rooms on the lowest level of your building or residence hall if a tornado warning is issued.
- Do not pull the fire alarm to alert others of a tornado warning.
- Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
- Wait for an all-clear notification prior to returning to your work area, classroom, or living area.
- If outdoors, lie in a ditch, low-lying area, or crouch near a building if a shelter is not available or if there is no time to get indoors.
- If in a car with no nearby shelter, buckle your seat belt and stay low.
