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A tornado moves with the thunderstorm that produces it, which its in turn steered by large-scale wind patterns.

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Does a tornado travel in a always travel south to north?

no


How can tornado travel long distances?

It can't. :)


Will tornado travel northeast NJ?

Usually, yes.


Can a tornado travel in an unpredictable path?

Yes. They often do.


What direction should you travel if you see a tornado?

north


Can a tornado travel across a country?

A very small country perhaps. In rare cases a tornado may travel over 100 miles, which is enough to cross some countries.


How many kilometers can a tornado travel?

It varies. A typical tornado might travel about 5 kilometers. However, many tornadoes have path lengths of less than a kilometer. In rare cases a tornado may have a path lengths of 200 kilometers or more. The longest path ever recorded for a tornado was 352 kilometers.


How long would it take for a tornado to move 1 mile?

It depends on how fast the tornado is moving, which varies. An average tornado moves at about 30 mph, so it would take 2 minutes to travel a mile. The fastest a tornado has ever been known to travel was 73 mph, in which case it would travel a mile in about 50 seconds. At the other end, some tornadoes barely move at all.


Is the tornado in South Carolina going to come to New York?

No. A tornado can't travel that far. Also, unless it is already developing it is impossible to tell exactly where or when a tornado will hit.


How fast can debris travel in a tornado?

Debris in a tornado can reach speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h), making it extremely dangerous and capable of causing significant damage. The speed of debris within a tornado can vary depending on the tornado's intensity and size.


How Many miles can a tornado go in 15 minutes?

It depends on how fast the tornado is traveling. The average tornado moves at about 30 mph, so in 15 minutes an average tornado would move 7.5 miles. However, some tornadoes move much faster. The fastest moving tornado on record was found, at times, to travel at 73 mph. At that speed the tornado would travel just over 18 miles in 15 minutes.


Can a tornado ever travel due west?

It would be possible but unusual.