Funnel Clouds in Markham
Monday, June 23rd, 2008The weather seems to be getting stranger and stranger of late. Take today, for example. It was sunny and hot this morning, then it became overcast and poured. There were even funnel clouds spotted along the 401 in Markham:
Courtesy of City News
If you spot a tornado and you’re inside a building, it’s best to seek refuge in the basement, steering clear of windows (and elevators if in a high rise). People who are outside should look for a ditch or ravine. In your car, well, there are two schools of thought - stay in the car with your seatbelt buckled and the doors unlocked or get out of the car and run as far away from it as you can, so it isn’t blown on top of you.
Have you ever been caught in extreme weather? How did you deal with it? What did you learn for next time? Do you have an emergency plan and kit at home? Share your situation by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link. Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is EXTREMEWEATHER. It’s valid until June 25th.