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A tornado warning reaches your house. Where should you go?

Basement or interior room away from windows.

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  1. A room with a view of the storm
  2. Basement or interior room away from windows ✔
  3. The porch until you see a funnel

Why: Go to a basement, safe room, or interior room away from windows. Act when the warning arrives.

Huh, didn't know that: Bring pets along if time allows.

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Answer: Basement or interior room away from windows. Go to a basement, safe room, or interior room away from windows. Act when the warning arrives.

  1. National Weather Service: What to do During a Tornado www.weather.gov/safety/tornado-during
    go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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