Your question is hard to answer because it is poorly stated-- it is hard to guess
what you want to know. A lightning flash travels at near the speed of light and is
over in much less than a second. A tornado is a type of storm that usually lasts a few minutes, sometimes over an hour.
No, lightning cannot stop a tornado. Lightning and tornadoes are independent weather phenomena. Lightning can occur during thunderstorms, which are often associated with tornadoes, but it does not have the ability to influence or stop a tornado.
Nothing happens. The lightning will not affect the tornado.
As of May 16, 2012 the last tornado was two days ago.
It varies. A tornado warning may last for just a few minutes or over an hour.
There can be, but it is not a requirement for one. Search google for tornado lightning and look through the images to see.
A tornado can get wide, very wide. A bolt of lightning is only one half inch thick.
No. While tornadoes and lightning often occur at the same time a tornado cannot be made of lighting, nor are the two directly related. A tornado is a vortex of air; lighting is an electrical discharge.
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Yes, lightning can occur during a tornado. It is not caused by the tornado itself, but rather the severe thunderstorm that often accompanies tornadoes. Lightning is a common occurrence in thunderstorms due to the electrical charges interacting within the storm clouds.
The duration of a tornado can vary greatly, from a few seconds to several hours. On average, a tornado lasts for about 10 minutes. Tornado strength, size, and environmental conditions all play a role in determining how long a tornado will last.