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Usually. If you see rotation in the clouds it means a tornado may form. If you see a cone, cyclinder, or "elephant trunk" shaped cloud extending from cloud base a tornado may already be on the ground.
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Abstract of tornado in a bottle?
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How do you tell when there is a funnel cloud?
You can tell if there is a funnel cloud when the cloud looks like it is swirling and then it can drop a tornado
Is it true that you can tell which way the tornado is going?
You can get a general idea of a tornado's direction by watching it move. Note that if a tornado does not appear to be moving to either side but instead looks to be getting bigger, there's a good chance its coming straight at you. Outside of visual observations, the movement of a tornado can be tracked by Doppler radar.
Can scientists predict when a tornado will happen how?
Only to a very limited degree. Using forecast models it is possible to predict the approximate time of day, to within a few hours, when a region is at risk of experiencing tornadoes. However, this only gives a general risk assessment and cannot tell when or where individual tornadoes will occur. On the shorter term, Doppler radar can detect rotation in a storm that could produce a tornado, but even if the potential exists, a tornado might not occur and scientists still aren't sure why. The radar can also detect the circulation of the tornado itself, though it can't tell if it is touching the ground. Once a tornado is detected, it is possible to determine what places may be in the path, though we still can't tell if a tornado will last long enough to hit a given location.
What are things that tell you that there's going to be a tornado?
Nothing is certain, but a major sign is rotation in the clouds during a thunderstorm with a lowering of the cloud base. The stronger the rotation, the more likely there will be a tornado. When a storm is approaching the most important thing to do is listen to your local radio or television station, or to whatever device carries current, local weather reports. Meteorologists are able to tell when a storm is likely to become violent, and whether it is the type of storm that can spawn a tornado. Without the technology used by the weather service, it is not possible to tell with any certainty whether a tornado is possible in any particular storm.
When will there be a tornado in cinncinati?
It is impossible to tell when the next tornado will be for any location.
Abstract of tornado in a bottle?
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Can you tell me two harmful effects of a tornado can you please tell me two effects of a tornado?
Death or loss of home or, in cases, both.
How do animals know and how do they react when theres a tornado?
They know cause they'd be flying.
What are the paths of tornado?
it is unpredictable to tell what a tornado's path will be it could be coming right towards you then out of no where turn
Why are tornado warnings helpful?
they tell you to get ready for the tornado be safe get away from windows, etc! They help u be ssafe
Is it true theres going to be a tornado sandy?
No. Tornadoes do not get names. However, currently, as of October 28, 2012 there is a Hurricane Sandy.
What instruments can track a tornado?
a Doppler rader tracks a tornado and will tell the wearther people if it's coming
Is the tornado in South Carolina going to come to New York?
No. A tornado can't travel that far. Also, unless it is already developing it is impossible to tell exactly where or when a tornado will hit.
What are the disasters caused to form a tornado?
in fact theres none really its just strong or severe thunderstorms that sometimes cause tornadoes
Can you predict if a Tornado is coming?
To a limited degree. It is possible to detedct a tornado and its immediate precursors with Doppler radar, but this cannot tell when the tornado will touch down, how long it will last, or if it will change course. Beyond this, weather conditions can tell if a given areas is at risk from tornadoes on a given day, but cannot tell where indivitdual tornadoes will strike.
How do tornado spotters help people stay safe when a tornado is approaching the area?
Storm spotters can help tell exactly were a tornado is and where it is going, so people in the path can be warned and get to safety.
