Communities in tornado hotspots have outdoor warning sirens that are used to alert people to the presence of a tornado. If you hear a siren, take shelter immediately.

All tornado warnings should be taken seriously, but there are key details that differentiate them and can give you more helpful information about the rapidly-evolving situation.

Most Common Type: Warnings Prompted By Rotation. Most tornado warnings cite "radar indicated rotation" as the reason the warning was issued. That means a severe thunderstorm is exhibiting signs of ...

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CLEVELAND — Tornadoes can happen at any time and anywhere, including right here in Northeast Ohio. They can develop rapidly with little advanced warning. The average lead time for a tornado ...

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An incoming tornado has signs: a dark or green-colored sky, large falling hail, an approaching cloud of debris, or a load roar that sounds light a freight train.

Usually that means signs of an imminent tornado have been spotted on radar. When a tornado warning is issued, seek safe shelter immediately. Read: Live updates: Tornado Watch issued for much of ...