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Yes. All tornadoes form in thunderstorms.

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Why do tornadoes form by clouds?

Because only the the energy involved in a thunderstorm or developing thunderstorm is enough to form something as strong as a tornado.


Can a tornado form without a thunderstorm?

No, tornadoes typically form within severe thunderstorms that have strong updrafts and rotating air. The intense vertical motion within a thunderstorm is necessary for creating the conditions that can lead to tornado formation.


What is something like tornado?

A dust devil resembles a tornado on some levels, but is not as strong and does not form from a thunderstorm.


Why is there a clear after a tornado?

The weather usually clears after a tornado because most tornadoes form in the rear portion of a thunderstorm.


What is a tornado and when may it form?

A tornado is a violently rotating columns of air in contact with the base of a thunderstorm and the ground. Tornadoes are usually produced by a type of strong thunderstorm called a supercell.


Is a tornado caused by a thunderstorm?

Yes. Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms.


Can a thunderstorm cause a tornado?

Yes, a severe thunderstorm can create the conditions necessary for a tornado to form. Thunderstorms with strong updrafts and rotation can produce tornadoes when other factors align, such as atmospheric instability and wind shear.


What is a tornado is usually produced by?

Tornadoes usually form from a kind of thunderstorm called a supercell.


What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?

A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.


What forms the shape of a tornado?

a tornado is formed by a thunderstorm


Where does a tornado descend from?

A tornado descends from the base of a thunderstorm.


How fast can tornadoes form?

In some cases a tornado can develop from a rotating thunderstorm in a matter of seconds.