would you go to work in this? Tornado warning I am supposed to go to chaparone a dance in 1 hour

[greenbriar]

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=ict&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no



NO one will miss me, if I do not go, but I could get in trouble.




We are in a tornado warning...sirens have sounded

weather is going to get worse

would you go?

[phantom power]

1. No. Can you call someone to explain?

[Tangerine LaBamba]

2. NO!!!!!!!!

And get down there in the basement!!!!

GO NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ColbertWatcher]

3. Has it been called off?

If not, go.

You're going as a chaperon, so go prepared.

Bring every emergency materials/supplies/tools you can think of.

The kids might need you.

[Captain Hilts]

4. HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Critters2]

5. Chaperoning a dance with kids?

So, there will be kids gathered in one large space in that weather? Yeah, I'd go. I'd be concerned about them, and would feel they need adults with them. I've been through weather like that, and it wouldn't keep me home.

Sorry, but that's how I'd feel. Make the best decision for you, though.

On edit: A tornado warning typically lasts 15 minutes or less, and is a part of a longer tornado watch. I wouldn't travel while under the warning, but the minute it's lifted, I'd go.

But, again, that's me.

[Stephanie]

10. +1

If they are going ahead with the dance, someone has to protect the kids' safety. May as well be you.

[greenbriar]

11. I am scheduled to work the 2nd half at 7 pm

it is 5:30 right now

No way am I driving in a tornado warning into possible golf ball sized hail in my vehicle when there are already 30 teachers there

chances are the dance is being held kneeling in the hallway as we type

there is a tornado siren right in the school grounds

[Critters2]

17. Again, don't leave while under a tornado warning, which rarely lasts more than 15 minutes.

But once the warning passes, you should be safe to go. Kids need support in situations like these.

[TheMachineWins]

6. Sure, 200 mph winds won't hurt me, I'm Superman!

Excellent question!

[tnlefty]

7. Tornado warning and sirens sounding?

I would think that the dance would be called off until tomorrow if possible.

Will there be a need to go? I would think that parents wouldn't want young'us out in that weather. Sorry, I'm no help at all. Stay safe.

[LaurenG]

8. No - you need to take care of yourself and hopefully the people

going to the dance will do the same. Tornado warnings are there for a reason, so take cover.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. That looks pretty gnarly.

If you are under a tornado warning it's expected that people should take shelter. It wouldn't be sensible to go out in something like that, and it seems likely that they'd postpone or cancel the event anyhow.

[Mz Pip]

12. Seems like the dance should be cancelled

or at least postponed. You're not the only one who will be going out in that mess.

[greenbriar]

13. I might add, we are IN THE RED

right now

[hobbit709]

14. Tornado warning or tornado watch?

[greenbriar]

18. WARNING

sirens have sounded

[greenbriar]

15. holy shit now there are 2 red boxes

they can kiss my ass

I am not going

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

20. Smart move. Wait til the warning is over; usually they don't last very long.

[Butch350]

16. From a weather service employee

Those cells will be out of your area with in the hour and the warning will expire.
Butch Dye - National weather service st louis (LSX)

[rwheeler31]

19. I am in Missouri and it is bad, please stay safe.

[frogcycle]

21. Just think of the words of Dirty Harry

Do you feel lucky?

[TheWraith]

22. Driving around in a tornado warning and hail? Are you fucking kidding me?

That's a really good way to get yourself killed.

[Neecy]

23. That line of storms is headed for me next - oh, joy

Personally, I wouldn't fool with this stuff.

[Ian David]

24. Ask a Republican to go instead. god is supposed to protect them. n/t

[LanternWaste]

25. If it's a school dance...

Is it a school dance? If it's a solid building with an extensive basement area, it may be one of the safer structures in town, and not a bad place for a bunch of people to evacuate to. My old high school was built like a damned Norman castle, and the basement classrooms seemed like they could withstand a nuclear bomb.

Just a thought... :shrug:

[greenbriar]

27. yes, but I live across town...I am the 2nd shift 7-9 meaning I need to drive in this crap to get th

and I think that is pretty stupid

and I don't particular relish getting hail damage

[LSK]

26. find the nearest basement n/t

[Greybnk48]

28. I was just looking at this about 15" ago to see what's in store for WI

It really looks nasty in your area. I would definitely not go anywhere but the basement. Better to err on the side of caution.

[blogslut]

29. Around here, in West Texas

Sturdy public facilities like schools are where the weather folk tell us to go when storms are approaching.

Then again, once the sirens go off, they tell us to stay where we are.

I wish you safety whatever you decide.

[Coyote_Bandit]

30. Here in Oklahoma

we go out and chase the tornadoes......

Stay safe. That stuff is headed this way.

[greenbriar]

31. It calmed down and I went

was okay