tornado warning santa clara – bay area – san jose ca
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There was a tornado warning which had been issued for Santa Clara County in Northern California, by the National Weather Service, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The area includes the city of Morgan Hill, this was until 2.30 pm PST, at 2.02 pm PST, the National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moving northeast at 35 mph.
The best protection during a tornado is in an interior room on the lowest level of a building, preferably a safe room.
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Tornadoes strike with incredible velocity. Wind speeds may approach 300 miles per hour. These winds can uproot trees and structures and turn harmless objects into deadly missiles, all in a matter of seconds. Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to tornadoes.
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Injury or deaths related to tornadoes most often occur when buildings collapse, people are hit by flying objects or are caught trying to escape.
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Tornadoes are most destructive when they touch ground. Normally a tornado will stay on the ground for no more than 20 minutes; however, one tornado can touch ground several times in different areas.
