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In what weather do tornadoes occur?
Tornadoes occur during severe thunderstorms.
What destructive weather pheonomenon can occur when there are very severe thunderstorms?
Tornadoes
Do thunderstorms occur during tornadoes?
Yes. Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms. They cannot form without them.
In what percent of thunderstorms do tornadoes occur?
About 1% of thunderstorms produce tornadoes.
Do tornadoes occur from snowstorms?
No. Tornadoes occur from severe thunderstorms called supercells. It is doubtful that a tornado can form in a snowstorm.
What kind of weather is in a tornado?
Tornadoes produce very powerful winds. They occur during severe thunderstorms.
Where do the most severe storms and tornadoes occur?
The most severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occur in a region of the United States called Tornado Alley, which stretches across the Great Plains from Texas to Iowa.
Is there a rating system for thunderstorms?
Yes, there is a rating system for thunderstorms called the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale) which rates the intensity of tornadoes spawned by thunderstorms. The scale ranges from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). Additionally, the Storm Prediction Center issues severe storm watches and warnings based on the potential for severe thunderstorms to occur.
How are tornadoes and lightning related?
Tornadoes and lightning are often associated with severe thunderstorms. Lightning can occur before, during, or after a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can form within severe thunderstorms where there is intense updraft and rotation in the atmosphere, which can be fueled by lightning activity.
Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?
Not all isolated thunderstorms develop into severe thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are characterized by specific criteria such as strong winds, large hail, and tornadoes, which may or may not be present in isolated thunderstorms. Factors like atmospheric instability, moisture content, and wind shear can contribute to the development of severe weather conditions.
Is a Severe thunder storm watch good?
No. A severe thunderstorm watch means that severe thunderstorms are likely to occur within a region. This means there is a chance for damaging wind gusts, hail, and perhaps even tornadoes are possible. Severe thunderstorms can also cause floods.
Is tornadoes seventy five percent of the world?
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere severe thunderstorms can but are very rare in a lot of places.
