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One of the most famous severe thunderstorms took place in Moore, Oklahoma on May 3, 1999 when an F5 tornado ripped through the area. This tornado was measured to have wind speeds of 318 mph, according to the "Doppler on Wheels" used by Dr. Josh Wurman. These were the strongest winds ever recorded on Earth.
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Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?
They can; isolated thunderstorms can produced brief bursts of severe weather, but most do not.
When was the most dangerous thunderstorm?
the most dangerous thunderstorm is severe thunderstorms
Can cold fronts bring violent thunderstorms?
Yes. Thunderstorms are more common along cold fronts, but they can occur with warm fronts as well.
What element of thunderstorms causes a tornado?
The rotation in the updraft of a thunderstorm is ultimately what causes a tornado. However, most thunderstorms do not have such rotation.
Why do most thunderstorms occur on humid days?
because their is more moist in the air which is one of the no.1 reason of thunderstorms occurring.
What is the most famous thunderstorm?
The most famous thunderstorm is likely the 1999 Oklahoma City tornado outbreak which produced multiple violent tornadoes and resulted in significant devastation and loss of life.
Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?
They can; isolated thunderstorms can produced brief bursts of severe weather, but most do not.
What region on earth has thunderstorms every day?
Well, no where on Earth has thunderstorms every day but the most place where they have thunderstorms are in Hawaii.
What thunderstorms generally produce the most intense hazard to aircraft areas?
squall line thunderstorms.
What happens with altocumulus clouds?
Thunderstorms will most likely come later in the day
Do thunderstorms go in circles?
No. Most thunderstorms move in a reltively straigh line. However, many thunderstorms occur as part of a roughly spiral-shaped weather system. Some thunderstorms do rotate as well.
Is a tornado a effect of a thunderstorm?
Yes. Tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms, though most thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes.
Where do thunderstorms most usually happen?
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What types of thunderstorms produce tornadoes?
Tornadoes are most often associated with supercell thunderstorms. However, a variety of thunderstorms can produce them including squall lines and multicell clusters.
What time of day do most tornadoes and thunderstorms form and why?
The late afternoon and early evening are the most dangerous time for thunderstorms and tornadoes. That is because that time has the greatest amount of latent heat to power thunderstorms, including tornadic ones.
When are thunderstorms most severe?
Thunderstorms are usually the most severe in the afternoon and evening hours. Sometimes if the instability is good, there can be storms through the overnight & morning hours.
When was the most dangerous thunderstorm?
the most dangerous thunderstorm is severe thunderstorms
