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Visible signs of a possible tornado often start as rotation in the clouds of a severe thunderstorm, often with a lowered section of the cloud base called a wall cloud. As this happens a cloud of dust may appear near the ground as something called a rear-flank downdraft wraps around the rotation.
Then a cone, funnel or elephant trunk shaped projection may lower itself from the cloud base. A cloud of dust and debris under this funnel cloud usually means that the tornado has touched down.
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What part of Kentucky is tornado ally in?
Kentucky is not in Tornado Alley, it is too far east. However, some consider Kentucky to be part of a different tornado forming region called "Dixie Alley."
Why isn't Florida part of tornado alley?
Although Florida has a high frequency of tornadoes, it is not considered part of Tornado Alley because it is very far from it and would best be considered as part of a different tornado-forming region.
What are tornadoes or hurricanes called?
if there is just a cloud that is rotating then its a funnel cloud, once it makes contact with the ground its a tornado. the part that looks like cloud is called the condensation funnel.
What is it called in the middle of a tornado?
Like a hurricane, the middle of the tornado is called the Eye.
Which is worse advisory or watch or warning?
A warning is generally the worse advisory. Although it differs depending on which sort of watch or warning is issued, a watch means a particular event is possible. For example, if there is a tornado watch, it means that conditions are favorable for a tornado to form. A warning means the event is expected or probable. In a tornado warning, for example, it means that a tornado has been spotted or is forming.
What a tornado looks like?
A waterspout it a tornado that forms on a body of water. It looks like a land formed tornado but on a smaller scale.
How does a tornado look like?
A tornado looks either looks tall and skiny, short and fat,or medium sized.
What cloud looks like a funnel and touching the ground?
tornado
Why is a dust devil called a mini tornado?
A dust devil is sometimes called a mini tornado, though it is not actually a tornado, because it looks like a small tornado.
What are the beginnings of a tornado called?
The process of a tornado forming is called tornado genesis. Usually a tornado is a funnel cloud before it touches down.
What does the inside of a tornado look like?
Within the funnel it looks like a very thick, fast-moving fog. The center of the tornado may be clear, giving the appearance of a tube.
Why is there a Google article saying Shoji Tabuchi died in tornado in Branson?
The article is a hoax on what looks like a prank website. There were no deaths from the tornado in Branson.
How can you tell if a tornado is forming?
it could be warm and it could be cold and if you look closely you can see like a traingle connected to the clowds.!!
Is Tennessee a state in tornado valley?
No. Tennessee is east of Tornado Alley. Some put it in another tornado forming region called "Dixie Alley."
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
Why is a tornado called a rope when it's about to die?
A dying tornado often looks somewhat like a rope as it twists and bends. Therefore, such tornadoes are sometimes called ropes.
Can tornado's always be seen?
Yes it can be seen. You can even see it forming.
