Snippets home page
 
 
register
 
 
weather

What are the sounds of a tornado?

I want to be prepared when tornados are predicted in my area.

asked by Roger44 (110)

You have 50 words left!
 
 
related questions

How do you make a tornado?

How does the tornado fuel saver work?

How much is my guitar worth, it was made in Korea and is blue green in color, says tornado on the headstock with a silver swirl?

What are the tornado signs?

What is a multiple vortex tornado?

What is a snow tornado?

What should I do if my nursing puppy sounds congested and then seems fine?

Tags:  sound  weather

answers

Everyone always says an approaching tornado sounds like an approaching train - or multiple trains, in some cases.

7 votes

Well, if you do not live in the vicinity of a train station, and you hear what sounds like the Amtrak coming down yuour street, I'd head for the basement if I were you. Because that's exactly what a tornado sounds like -- a train barreling around the corner in your neighborhood.

6 votes

Most people that have been through a tornado describe hearing the sounds of a freight train right before the tornado hit. Some places have loud warning sirens that they will sound off when there is a tornado in the area and you need to take cover. You will also hear the wind picking up quickly.

reply
posted by maber (1416)
6 votes

I live in Kansas,Tornado alley,from what Ihave heard from people who have been in a tornado it sounds like a freight train.

reply
posted by EvaDorey (71)
6 votes

The sounds of Tornado depends on what it is hitting,it's size,intensity,closeness and other factors. The most of tornado sound is a continuous rumble, like a closeby train. Sometimes a tornado produce a loud whooshing sound, like that of a waterfall or of open cars windows while driving very fast,like freight train roaring down the tracks.

1 votes

Report a post on this page as inappropriate
 If you have questions about user content, read our liability disclaimer

  
   
Add your own answer in 50 words or less! Add your comment in 50 words or less!

copyright © 2008
conjecture corporation

FAQ About Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy