Tornados are violent but very localized. Even the largest and longest lived affect a relatively small area compared to a hurricane. When it looks stormy you jus

Tornados are violent but very localized. Even the largest and longest lived affect a relatively small area compared to a hurricane. When it looks stormy you just listen to a local radio station, they’ll broadcast updates in real time. Also local TV news will have the weather guy on nonstop giving minute by minute updates. Watch some of the YouTube’s of local news during major events like the Moore F5 tornado. Those guys are on top of it and don’t screw around. Getting surprised by a tornado happens but it’s very rare these days.