‘Don't ever try to outrun a tornado’ — and other storm myths busted

St. Louis on the Air

As a tornado swept through St. Louis on Friday, traffic stood still on Interstate 170 near Berkeley after a handful of drivers parked underneath an overpass. Experts have long warned motorists not to do so during storms, but the idea that it’s a safe practice persists. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Deitsch and AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria bust — or validate — common storm and tornado myths and warnings, including: “Do tornadoes avoid cities and places with lots of concrete? Is it safe to take a shower during a thunderstorm?”