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Does a tornado have hail?
Tornadoes are often but not always accompanied by hail. However, the hail is not a result of the tornado itself but the storm that produces the tornado.
Why does it hail outside when there is no tornado outside?
Hail does not depend on a tornado. Hail forms in thunderstorms with strong updrafts and turbulence. Many of these storms are not even capable of producing tornadoes as they have a strong enough updraft, but not enough rotation for tornadoes.
When tornadoes appear does hail come too?
Yes, tornadoes and hail can occur together during severe thunderstorms. The strong updrafts and turbulent conditions within a thunderstorm can create hail, while the rotating updraft required for a tornado can also contribute to hail formation.
Is a hailstonefrom a tornado?
No. Hail stones are caused by rising air in thunderstorms that blows rain upward to the height of the atmosphere in which temperatures are freezing. Many tornado producing storms have strong updrafts and also produce hail---but you can have hail without a tornado and likewise you can have a tornado without any hail.
Does the tornado form after the hail?
Not necessarily. Tornadoes typically form in the rear portion of a supercell thunderstorm, while hail is often found further forward. So in many cases and area will get hail before the tornado moves through. But that that does not mean the tornado has not formed yet.
When hail falls does it mean a tornado could come?
It can. Hail often does come before a tornado, but most storms that produce hail do not produce tornadoes.
When a tornado come or hail do you sit by the window?
No, if there is a tornado or hail near a window is one of the least safe places to be.
Does the presence of hail indicate that a tornado is imminent?
No, the presence of hail does not necessarily indicate that a tornado is imminent. While hail can be associated with severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes, it is not a definitive indicator of an imminent tornado.
Is there snow in a tornado?
No. Tornadoes occur during thunderstorms when the weather is warm. They often occur in a rain-free portion of a storm, but rain and often hail are generally nearby.
Why does hail and rain occur before a tornado is going to hit?
Tornadoes need thunderstorms to form and they usually form in the updraft portion of a supercell, which is in near the back of the storm. The downdraft portion, where most of the rain and hail can be found is in the from half.
What type of precipitation comes with a tornado?
It starts with a little bit of rain then to a heavy ran, then usually to a little bit of hail then to a heavy hail.
Was there hail during the joplin tornado?
Yes. The storm that produced the Joplin tornado also produced hail up to 1 inch in diameter in the Joplin area.
