It's difficult to know what to do when you are on the road and then caught in the midst of a twister. Some have found refuge under an overpass while for others this has proved deadly. Some stay in their cars and others get out and hide in a ditch or low-lying area. Here's some information we got from the National Weather Service on what might help you survive is you face a twister on the road.
from "Traveling Through Illinois"
Meteorologists advise
that when drivers on highways spot a tornado, they
shouldn’t attempt to
outdrive the unpredictable twisting mass of debris.
Tornadoes can weave
back and forth over a road and change directions
quickly. They suggest
that if it is visible and far away, you should drive at
right angles to avoid
it. Drivers shouldn’t park under bridges or overpasses
since the winds can
actually be more severe as they rush under these spots.
Rather, you should look
for a nearby business where you could take shelter.
If no businesses are
nearby, park your car, move away from it so it doesn’t
roll over on you, lie
facedown in any low-lying area like a ditch or culvert and
cross your arms over your head for protection from flying debris.
Accounts from Oklahoma http://newsok.com/fatalities-reported-after-massive-storm-system-moves-through-central-oklahoma/article/3840694 reported an array of different accidents on I-40 and other roads. Tornadoes can touch down in any season, but most especially the spring and summer. We wish you safe travels on the road this summer!
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