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Does every supercell thunderhead cause a tornado?
No. Only about 10% of supercells produce tornadoes.
How are tornadoes different from thunderstorms?
A thunderstorm is any rainstorm that produces thunder and lightning. They can sometimes cause damage but not always. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes must produce winds strong enough to produce damage in order to be considered tornadoes. Only about one thunderstorm in every thousand produces a tornado.
Can a tornado cause death?
Yes. Tornadoes kill dozens, sometimes hundreds of people every year
Why should you be on the lookout for tornadoes during a severe thunderstorm?
tornadoes occur most often in the Great Plains but they can and do occur in nearly every part of the United States that if you hear a tornado warning move to a safe area as soon as you find the safest place to be during a tornado is in the basement of a well built building.
Did a tornado hit Louisiana?
Yes, tornadoes have hit Louisiana in the past. Louisiana is located in an area known as "Tornado Alley" where tornadoes are more common due to the atmospheric conditions. It is important to stay informed and prepared for severe weather in tornado-prone areas.
Will there be a tornado in 2020?
It is impossible to predict specific tornado events that far in advance as tornadoes are typically unpredictable natural phenomena. It is always important to stay informed about weather warnings and be prepared in case of severe weather.
Can thunder kill people?
Thunderstorms can create a number of hazards that can kill or injure people. Te most ovbvious is lightning, which injures dozens of people every year. Lighting can also spark dangerous fires. Heavy downpours frm thunderstorms can cause flooding, which is another common cause of weather-related death and injure. Severe wind gusts can topple trees, send light objects flying, and knock down power lines. Related to wind, some thunderstorms produce tornadoes. Some severe thunderstorms can produce hail, which can injure those caught in it, and has even been deadly in a few instances.
Does every tornado have a vortex?
Yes, every tornado has a vortex, which is the rapidly rotating column of air that extends from the base of the storm clouds to the ground. This vortex is what causes the destructive winds associated with tornadoes.
What is a brontophobe?
"Bronte" means thunder. "Phobos" means fear. Brontophobia is the fear of thunder. Every human is afraid of two things - loud noise and falling. Thunder is a very loud noise. Brontophobes are more than just afraid, however. A phobia is an illness where the fear has reached the point of causing severe changes in the person's life. A brontophobe will go to great lengths to avoid thunder.
What is the longest tornado base?
The widest tornado every recorded was 2.5 miles wide.
Has a tornado ever reached 1000 miles per hour?
No, the fastest winds in a tornado every recorded was 301mph. that was the Oklahoma tornado of 1999
Which type of tornado is the most rare?
The rarest rating for a tornado is EF5. Less than one tornado in every thousand receives such a rating.
