Columbia Tornado Warning: Fears University of Missouri-Ashland braces for impact; scary videos continue to emerge

“A tornado warning is in effect for Columbia, Missouri, Ashland, Missouri, and New Bloomfield, Missouri until 9:30 p.m. Central Time,” the National Weather Service (NWS) post read.

The University of Missouri is located in Columbia, which raises concerns.

“Columbia, Missouri. Home to the University of Missouri — 50,000 students on campus. City population 130,000. This is the largest city to receive a tornado warning tonight throughout the outbreak. Ashland is to the south of Columbia and New Bloomfield is to the north — which storm There is a wide circulation rack around the entire Columbia Metro. Small hail means energy is in the rotation, not the core of the hail. A tornado warning was issued for Columbia, Missouri, on Sunday night, affecting tens of thousands of students — a mass-notified emergency. ” famous.

The University of Missouri has taken steps to respond to tornado warnings. it state “If you hear sirens or the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning, take cover. Stay away from windows, doors or exterior walls. Protect your head. Meanwhile, horrific photos and videos are being shared online.” The document adds, “Per Residence Life policy, when a tornado warning is issued in Boone County, students will be relocated to designated areas. Please follow staff instructions during the warning.”

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It also suggests that “the best protection is in a basement or lower-level hallway without windows.”

“Do not leave the protected area until the danger has passed. If possible, use your phone/weather app for more information,” the university notice further warned.

Some people also reacted to news of the tornado warning. “If you’re in Columbia, please take shelter, tornado sirens are going off on the northwest side of town! We’re in the basement,” one person said commented. It was also noted that there was no tornado, but a warning had been issued “There was no tornado, just a very close rotation, so they just wanted to make sure we were all alerted and prepared in case that, according to the news release, the tornado was southeast of Ashland and slightly into Boone County.”

Many others prayed for safety “Praying for your safety,” some said.