The tornadoes in Iowa and Nebraska...

@vandana7 (99009)
India
April 27, 2024 3:03am CST
We get the news late...we are at the other end of the world... Is everyone from those states safe? I saw quite a few videos on YouTube. Scary. What I did not understand is, when the tornado is forming, why is it that people are still driving towards it, rather than away from it. They are all not reporters or storm chasers. They seem to go about it all as if it is business as usual. It must be pretty noisy and risky too. After all the flying debris can fall and hurt. I would want some underground shelters every few miles on either side of road, so that people can be safe. But people didn't seem to care! One video even showed the car sorta becoming red and back, kinda, electrical phenomenon? And it drove on...after that kinda flash was over.... Just hoping everybody is safe, and am glad people help at such time.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307541)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Apr
There are a lot of crazy storm chasers around during tornadoes and hurricanes. I've seen the news too and hope they're safe.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
27 Apr
Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Texas... a bit worried about JJ and Greg. Greg is in Iowa. JJ in Illinois. Missouri maybe affected too. Then DE would be affected.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307541)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Apr
@vandana7 Heather is in Nebraska. Yes, it's a concern. They're in what is called tornado alley. It's where most of the tornadoes take place.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
27 Apr
@just4him Oh yeah. She too. No news from any of them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326339)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr
I don't understand those that chase these storms. I'd be running the other way.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
28 Apr
You agree Americans are weird? LOL
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326339)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr
@vandana7 They are indeed. I agree! lol
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45604)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr
My favorite radio station doesn't have a newscast and I don't watch TV so I have to rely on you to tell me about this, thanks.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
27 Apr
JJ, Greg, DE, and many in Texas...
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Curlann
@annierose (19289)
• Philippines
27 Apr
It is understandable to feel concerned seeing such videos. Tornadoes can be very dangerous, and it's important for people to have access to shelters and to know how to stay safe during severe weather. Regarding people driving toward tornadoes, it's possible that some may not be aware of the danger or may not have a clear view of the tornado until it's too late.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18099)
• Indonesia
27 Apr
A tornado is a collection of winds that can attract nearby objects, everyone must seek a safe distance.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459577)
• Switzerland
27 Apr
I have read that the storm has caused severe damages I hope our myLot friends are safe, I think that JJ is safe in Illinois.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99009)
• India
27 Apr
That is good to know. I suppose DE is safe too. He is in Missouri. Greg is in Iowa. And Heather in Nebraska.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459577)
• Switzerland
27 Apr
@vandana7 I am looking at the path of the tornadoes, the worst has been north east of Texas and Nebraska, less severe in Iowa and only a portion of Illinois in the north west. JJ is in the south.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95903)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr
Many are trying to get home to family. Others want to see it closer. Some wouldn't notice if it was coming down the road at them.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157519)
• United States
27 Apr
Tornadoes are extremely dangerous; and it always amazes me when I don't see the traffic turning around. I hope everyone is safe in those states that were affected.