Here, experts break down the myths that you need to stop believing. Who knows, they may even save your life. Myth 1: You ...

Are you safe from a tornado if you live in a city? Do lakes ‘repel’ tornadoes? Will opening your windows protect your home from destructive winds? Plenty of myths and questions swirl around tornadoes ...

After tornadoes hit our area, I get some very good questions, and hear some untrue myths. One of them is the misconception that tornadoes don't form near mountains, valleys or lakes.

Tornado Myths Know the difference between tornado fact and fiction?  Test your knowledge of common myths about tornadoes. Tuesday, December 18th 2007, 6:55 pm. By: News 9.

Five myths about tornadoes. May 24, 2013 More than ... when an F5 tornado struck my Kansas City neighborhood, destroying my kindergarten and leaving 44 people dead. Thankfully, ...

Here's the top five tornado myths. 1. Open Your Windows The belief of this common myth is by opening windows you'll be able to equalize the pressure inside your home so it won't explode.

Unfortunately, many misconceptions regarding how tornadoes behave and what to do as a tornado approaches exist. Take a look at some of the tornado myths below and see if you recognize any of them.

Myth: A tornado will not move in off the lake. In June 1988, a massive super cell thunderstorm came across the lake. The storm had previously spawned a tornado near Jackson, Michigan.

A common myth is that tornadoes don't hit cities. This is not true and there are also a lot of other myths about tornadoes that you should know about.

Tornado activity is increasing in Texas. Avoid believing these 6 myths for your safety Myth: The safest place to take shelter is in the southwest corner of a building.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — We're in the height of severe weather season and Arkansas is no stranger to tornadoes. It's time to clear the air on some tornado related myths that may be out there. If you ...