When those severe weather alerts arrive, whether it’s by a sudden buzz from a smartphone, a flashing message on television or a warning scrolling across social media telling people to take shelter, the terminology can seem confusing.
Is it a tornado watch or a tornado warning? How strong is an EF1 or an EF3 tornado? What should you do if one is approaching?
NO SIRENS:When storms spawn tornadoes in the Houston area, don’t assume you’ll hear sirens. Here’s why the wail of air sirens won’t happen…