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The Tri-State tornado likely devloped like many other tornadoes did. A low poressure system was moving across the Plains, pullin warm, moist air north from the Gulf of Mexico and cooler air from Canada. As the low pressure and wedge of cool air lifted the warm air, thunderstorms developed. Strong wind shear set some of these tornadoes rotating, giving them the abuility to produce tornadoes. These thunderstorms are called supercells.
The particular supercell that spawned the Tri-state Tornado is a bit of a mystery. Back then, our ability to study storms was very limited; we did not have radar and we didn't even know what a supercell was. From what we do know, the thunderstorm seems to have formed unusually close to the center of the low pressure system. The dynamics of this area of the system may have helped to maintain the supercell in a steady state, allowing it to keep a single tornado on the ground for an extended period. This may be key, as most other historic tornadoes with extraordinarily long damage paths were likely several tornadoes that formed in succession, with poorly documented breaks in the path. Evidence suggests this was not the case with the Tri-State tornado.
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How many town did the tristate tornado hit in 1925?
It hit nine towns and the only one I remember the name of was Gorham which was completely destroyed by the tornado.
How big was the tristate tornado?
The Tri-State tornado had a path of 219 miles long and 3/4 mile to 1 mile wide across 3 states and numerous mining towns.
Does a warning or a watch come first in a tornado?
Usually a watch is issued first, and then warnings are issued as tornadic storms develop. However, occasionally a tornado warned storm may develop without a tornado watch.
What is the tristate area of New York?
The "tristate area" of New York consists of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Are warnings available during a tornado?
Yes. The National Weather service issues tornado warnings if a tornado has been spotted or may develop very soon.
What is the tristate tornado?
The Tri-State tornado was the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. On March 18, 1925 this mile wide F5 tornado traveled a record 219 miles across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people.
When a tornado gets stronger what forms?
As a tornado intensifies it may develop a series of smaller vorticies within the main circulation.
Does a tornado develop over warm water?
No, tornadoes usually develop over land. Hurricanes develop e over warm water.
In what part of the Philippines can a tornado develop?
Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the Philippines.
Do tornadoes develop in the same clouds that develop thunderstorms?
Yes, tornadoes typically develop within supercell thunderstorms, which are a specific type of thunderstorm that has rotating updrafts. These rotating updrafts are essential for the formation of a tornado within the storm.
Where can a fire tornado be found?
A firewhirl can develop with any sufficiently intense fire.
What country calls tornadoes suction vortexes?
No country does. A suction vortex is not a tornado; it is a feature that can develop in a tornado. A tornado itself is a vortex but can sometimes contain smaller vortices (vortexes) called suction vortices. Such a storm is called a multiple-vortex tornado.
