What It Looks Like When You Drive Into a Tornado
May 23, 2018 - Two drivers got an up-close-and-personal look at a tornado in western Germany. Despite its terrifying appearance, the twister was likely at the weaker end of the spectrum.
When encountering stronger tornadoes, it's best to escape by using crossroads at right angles to the expected path of the funnel. If escape isn't possible, exit the vehicle and lie face down in the lowest place possible. Europe averages about 300 tornadoes a year, while the US averages around 1,400.
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Two drivers got an up-close-and-personal look at a tornado in western Germany.
Despite its terrifying appearance, the twister was likely at the weaker end of the spectrum.
When encountering stronger tornadoes, it's best to escape by using crossroads at right angles to the expected path of the funnel.
If escape isn't possible, exit the vehicle and lie face down in the lowest place possible.
Europe averages about 300 tornadoes a year, while the US averages around 1,400.