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What to Do When a Tornado Warning Hits

A practical family guide for the minutes that matter most

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Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 6:15:00 AM EDT
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Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 6:15:00 AM EDT
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What to Do When a Tornado Warning Hits
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INDIANAPOLIS | A tornado warning is not the time to check the sky one more time. It is the time to move.

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A tornado warning should trigger immediate action. Families should move to a basement or interior lowest-floor room, protect the head and neck, avoid windows and vehicles, and rely on multiple alert sources.