Tornado Impact of Hurricane Zwieback: This is an example, NOT a real hurricane.
| Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power. In general, tornadoes associated with hurricanes are less intense than those that occur in the Great Plains. Nonetheless, the effects of tornadoes, added to the larger area of hurricane-force winds, can produce substantial damage. Learn more about tornadoes and their impacts. |
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| Low | Prepare for the possibility of an isolated, brief tornado. |
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| Moderate | Prepare for the likelihood of tornadoes. Prepare to respond to possible Tornado Watches or Tornado Warnings if issued for your area. |
| High | Prepare for the likelihood of many tornadoes, to include some damaging tornadoes. Prepare to respond to Tornado Watches or Tornado Warnings when issued for your area. If warnings are issued for your area, take cover. If warnings issued for your area, take cover. |
| Extreme | Scattered to numerous tornadoes are likely. Several strongs possible. If warnings are issued for your area, take cover. |
