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Tornado sirens are currently going off in South Dakota.
Do they mean anything important?
More pictures: megaphonetv.com
Global Warming started in 2010 which quickly turned to Global Cooling, and then Climate Change, this is due to the ice caps melting and cooling the ocean.
South Dakota has been experiencing tornados for the past few years. The siren, which was mostly used by teenagers pulling pranks or urban exploring, goes off during the year now. It is no longer operated by curious teenagers and can result in ticketing for doing so.
While tornados seem harmless, especially to people that see them in the horizon, they are definitely dangerous. This is most notable to people who are directly in their path. More data will be released on tornados in the coming years, in the meantime, it is good advice and practice to go inside, close the windows, and wait for the storm to pass. The storm can be monitored through weather websites or t.v. channels.
Some homes need to leave one windows slightly open because of the pressure. It is good advice to discover if your home is one of these homes or if the windows should remain completely closed before the next tornado.
Overall, tornado patterns are part of climate change and require human adaptation in both observation and behavior.
Please do not go storm chasing. This requires specialized knowledge of geometry, atmospheric science, and inertia. A better option is to take a look at some of the pictures from people that are actually near a tornado. eg. They have no choice but to be there.
What about the tornado tours?
There were plans to do tours near some tornados. They would be far away on the horizon. This would potentially be for people who are now in paths of tornados and who can communicate to others on assessing tornados and determining if they are in danger or not. Either way, if they are visible, good advice is to stay inside and monitor the weather. Others would be able to possibly go on tours based on interest, college program, or job requirements.