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There are two types of waterspout, tornadic waterspouts and fair-weather waterspouts.
Tornadic waterspouts are exactly the same as ordinary, supercell-spawned tornadoes except for the fact that they occur on water.
Fair-weather waterspouts are a different matter. Instead of forming from the mesocyclone of a supercell they form when the water surface is warmer than the air above, when this meets vorticity near the surface a circulation may start to form, and then connect to a developing thunderstorm's updraft, or the updraft of a cumulus congestus cloud.
In short these waterspouts form mostly from the ground up whereas ordinary tornadoes form from the cloud base down. Additionally, fair-weather waterspouts are generally weaker than supercell tornadoes, with winds not usually exceeding 70 mph. They usually dissipate if they hit land.
However, there is a variety of tornado that occurs on land, often called a landspout or non-supercell tornado. These tornadoes are similar in structure and formation to fair-weather waterspouts. They are generally weaker than ordinary tornadoes but have been known to reach high F2 or even low F3 intensity.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoNot usually. There are two types of waterspout: "fair weather" waterspouts and "tornadic" waterspouts. Fair weather waterspouts are the more common variety. These are produced the the instability that results from cool air moving over warm water. They are usually much weaker than true tornadoes. Tornadic waterpouts are normal tornadoes that just happen to be on water.
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∙ 11y agoTo some degree, yes. However, a tornado does not always produce the same sound. Some of the sound of a tornado may come from buildings being torn apart.
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∙ 12y agoWarning? No. They are tornadoes ... over water.
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∙ 8y agoMost waterspouts that hit land dissipate quickly. If the waterspout can maintain itself on land, even for a brief period, it is considered a tornado.
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What causes water spouts?
when a tornado goes to a ocean (usually) and water goes to its VORTEX
What is a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch is a watch that is watching out for tornadoes. A tornado warning is a warning That lets you know that a tornado is spotted.
Do tornadoes cause more damage than water spouts?
it depends on how strong or how big the tornado or water spout is. they both can be very damaging in many ways.
Is a waterspout a tornado?
Yes it is a tornado over the water. However it is easier for a tornado to form over water and is generally smaller and weaker. Waterspouts are generally not officially counted as tornadoes unless they hit land.
A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?
Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.
Is A tornado warning a warning that tornadoes are expected?
Sort of. A tornado warning means that either a tornado has already formed or may form very soon.
What has the potential of producing a tornado with little or no advanced tornado warning?
Severe thunderstorms have the potential of producing a tornado with little or no advanced tornado warning.
Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?
No. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or has already been spotted.
Is this sentence in passive voice or active voice The tornado warning scared you?
"The tornado warning scared you." is active voice. "You were scared by the tornado warning." is passive voice.
If a tornado is spotted what will be issued?
Tornado warning
When will the next tornado warning be?
Such a thing is impossible to predict. A tornado warning itself is a prediction that the threat of a tornado is imminent. As soon as signs indicate that a tornado warning is warranted, then one is issued. So there is no way of nowing when a tornado warning is going to be issued until it actually happens.
What is higher alert tornado warning or watch?
A tornado warning is a higher level of alert, often meaning that a tornado has formed.
