Should Windows Be Open Or Closed During A Tornado [patched] -
Use mattresses, thick blankets, or sleeping bags to protect yourself from flying glass.
Houses do not "explode" from air pressure changes. They are destroyed when high-capacity winds enter the building and lift the roof from the inside. should windows be open or closed during a tornado
| Myth | Reality | | :--- | :--- | | Opening windows equalizes indoor/outdoor air pressure, preventing the roof from blowing off. | Tornado damage is caused primarily by , not pressure differences. Opening windows allows high-speed wind to enter the structure, increasing internal pressure and raising the roof from inside. | Use mattresses, thick blankets, or sleeping bags to