Get Out of Your Car in Tornadoes

It's turning out to be a deadly year for tornadoes, especially for drivers caught in a storm's path. Nationally, the number of people killed by tornadoes while in their vehicles — 14 as of Wednesday — is the highest annual total since 1998, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center. Officials say drivers and their passengers should find a sturdy shelter or even lie flat in a ditch or other low spot, covering their heads with arms, coats or blankets if a tornado is moving in their direction. Overpasses and bridges should also be avoided as overpasses can create a wind-tunnel effect while bridges can collapse.