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First you should pay attention to local watches and warnings. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been detected or a thunderstorm may soon produce one.
Conditions to watch for in a potentially tornado storm.
Rotation in the clouds, especially with a lowering of the cloud base means that a tornado may soon form. If you see a rotating, elongate or cone-shaped cloud head for cover immediately as it can rapidly develop into a tornado. If this cloud reaches ground level or produces a swirl of dust or debris it means a tornado is one the ground.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere is no exact way of knowing. It is possible for meteorologists to detect a storm that will likely produce a tornado in the next half hour or so, but we cannot determine exactly when the tornado would touch down. If a tornado warning is issued for your area it means a tornado has touched down or may touch down at any time.
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∙ 11y agoIf a tornado is actually on top of your location it will become extremely windy, with the winds rotating. The pressure will drop, causing your ears to pop. There may be a roaring sound like a freight train, jet engine, or waterfall. Damage will occur with trees falling and buildings being damaged or destroyed depicting on how strong the tornado is.
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∙ 11y agoThere are several ways. You may visit the National Weather Service website (linked below) and take a look in your area. You may also tune into a local TV or radio station, especially one that broadcasts local news. These usually inform you of severe weather alerts. You may also keep a battery-powered weather radio handy.
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∙ 14y agoThey look on the weather channel. If a tornado is coming, weather people will send a Tornado Warning. That means a tornado is coming. So try and be ready if it strikes your neighborhood.
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∙ 11y agoYes. You the National Weather Service will warn you if a tornado is coming.
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∙ 11y agoThe best way is to pay attention to local weather bulletins and keep a battery-powered weather radio.
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Why is it important to know a tornado's speed?
It is useful to know the wind speed of a tornado because it provides an understanding of tornado intensity and dynamics. It is important to know the forwards peed of a tornado because that is needed to know when a tornado might reach a location in its path.
What is a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch is a watch that is watching out for tornadoes. A tornado warning is a warning That lets you know that a tornado is spotted.
How do you know when a tornado is near?
If there is a tornado then the National Weather Service will issue a tornado waring saying a tornado has been detected.
How do you know if a tornado will happen?
it will be announced on the radio that a tornado has been spotted in your area
Is Midland part of what's know as tornado alley?
no midland is not part of tornado alley
What is the pressure of a tornado?
No one really know pressure can vary for the type or category of a tornado.
When will a tornado happen in dayton?
That is impossible to know.
Will there be a tornado in Florida in Saturday?
That is impossible to know
How do scientists know when a tornado is actually coming?
Scientists can detect the signature of a possible tornado using Doppler radar. However, they rely on reports from spotters, police, and the general public to know if a tornado is actually on the ground.
What is the complete subject of the sentence the center of a tornado can cause a great deal of damage?
The center of a tornado
What is the infamous tornado?
An infamous tornado is one that is know for being particularly devastating. A number of tornadoes have become infamous, including the Tri-State tornado of 1925, the Wichita Falls tornado of 1979, and the Oklahoma City tornado of 1999.
Is there tornadoes in Hollywood?
I don't know of any tornado hitting Hollywood in the past but it is possible for Hollywood to get a tornado.
