Myths of tornadoes

One of the most persistent myths associated with tornadoes is that opening windows will lessen the damage caused by the tornado (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado). While there is a large drop in atmospheric pressure inside a strong tornado, it is unlikely that the pressure drop would be enough to cause the house to explode (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado). Some research indicates that opening windows may actually increase the severity of the tornado's damage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado). Regardless of the validity of the explosion claim, time would be better spent seeking shelter before a tornado than opening windows (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado). A violent tornado can destroy a house whether its windows are open or closed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado).