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These warnings usually last for a period of 30 to 60 minutes.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Issued when a severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

These storms produce hail of ¾ inch in diameter and/or wind gusts of at least 58 mph.

Severe thunderstorm watch: Conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and around the watch area.

Traffic jams could keep you from getting out of the storm's path, or a small wobble could send the storm in a different direction. Tornadoes can shift their path, and even if you think you're directly in the line of the storm, being inside shelter is safer than being inside a car. Don't leave your home and try to drive away from a tornado

Be sure to get them to a safe place or put them in a crate while performing clean-up. If your home is damaged by a tornado, it might not be familiar to them anymore, and they might get loose. Make sure their collar is on for identification purposes, and keep them leashed if they're not in a crate. They're a part of the family, so make sure they go to a safe place with you. Keep your pets on a leash or in a carrier, and bring them with you It could save you from life-threatening head trauma if your home suffers a direct hit. If you own a bike helmet, be sure to put it on during a severe storm. (MORE: Why Nighttime Tornadoes Are So Dangerous ) The best way to ensure your shoes aren't scattered is to put on a pair before the storm comes. If your house is damaged by a tornado, you could end up walking through debris that's riddled with nails, glass shards and splintered wood. If you're at home and severe weather is bearing down, prepare for the worst. Get as far from your vehicle as you can to prevent it from being blown onto you. Instead, find a ditch, get down and cover your head. If you can't find one, NEVER hide under an overpass. You should make every effort to find a safe building for shelter.

If a tornado appears while you're on the road. In many of those homes, the outer walls have been destroyed, but a few inner rooms are somewhat intact. The image below, taken following the 2011 EF5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri, shows why this method could save your life. The goal is to put as many walls between yourself and the outside world.

If neither is possible, head to the innermost room or hallway on the lowest level of your home. You should make every attempt to get underground during a severe storm, either in a basement or storm shelter.