No. Tornadoes descend from the base of thunderstorms, usually associated with very tall thunderstorms. The tornado begins in the lower portions of the storm. Furthermore, if the vortex does not touch the ground, it is not considered a tornado.
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∙ 10y agoYes. A tornado can't form without a thunderstorm.
Yes. In fact nearly all tornadoes form from cumulonimbus clouds.
Tornadoes are a product of severe thunderstorms, which take the form of cumulonimbus clouds.
No, it can not happen. You will always need a cloud to form a tornado. The kind of cloud that a tornado uses is a cumulonimbus cloud.
Not necessarily. A hole in the clouds in a strong thunderstorm could indicate a downdraft that can help produce a tornado or it could simply mean you're at the edge of the storm. Even if it is the former scenario, there is no guarantee a tornado will form.
Yes. A tornado can't form without a thunderstorm.
Yes. In fact nearly all tornadoes form from cumulonimbus clouds.
Tornadoes are a product of severe thunderstorms, which take the form of cumulonimbus clouds.
Tornadoes are most closely associated with wall clouds and funnel clouds, both of which form from cumulonimbus clouds.
Yes. Tornadoes form from strong thunderstorm which, of course, bring clouds.
Tornadoes form in cumulonimbus clouds, which can be considered a variety of nimbus.
No, it can not happen. You will always need a cloud to form a tornado. The kind of cloud that a tornado uses is a cumulonimbus cloud.
clouds form above chimneys as the warm air mixes with the cool air
Not necessarily. A hole in the clouds in a strong thunderstorm could indicate a downdraft that can help produce a tornado or it could simply mean you're at the edge of the storm. Even if it is the former scenario, there is no guarantee a tornado will form.
cirrus clouds are clouds that form above 18,000 feet in the air.
yes clouds can form at night as long as the temperatures are above freezing.
cirrus clouds are above 6000 meters and are the highest of all clouds