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Tornadoes are very difficult to predict. The possibility of tornadoes occurring can be predicted hours ahead of time based on general weather conditions . In this case a tornado watch is issued.
But within a large area there is no way of known with any certainty where or when a tornado will strike or if one will occur at all.
If a tornado is occurring or a storm may soon produce a tornado, a tornado warning is issued for an area about the size of a county. Even then, meteorologists cannot be certain where or when a possible tornado will strike.
What else can I help you with?
Can a disaster be predicted?
Many disasters like hurricanes and thunder storms can be predicted. However, many disasters, like tornadoes and earthquakes, cannot be predicted with much accuracy.
Why do scientists follow tornadoes?
Scientists follow tornadoes to track where they are going and warn people in their paths. They also study tornadoes to learn more about them so they can be better predicted.
Are there going to be anymore tornadoes in Perth in winter 2012?
That is impossible to predict. Tornadoes cannot be predicted in the long term. Lead times in forecasting tornadoes are measured in minutes, not months.
How are tornadoes prevented or predicted?
Can't prevent them but they are predicted by weather observations. This is called meteorology. Tornados can be predicted but what can't be predicted is how they move or where they will go next.
Are tornadoes mostly likely in late summer and early?
Tornadoes are more likely to occur in early summer.
When will there be another tornado?
Nobody knows. Many tornadoes occur every year but they cannot be predicted.
How early in the year do tornadoes start happening?
Tornadoes can occur at any time of year. A few tornadoes will happen in January almost every year, with some tornadoes occurring as early as January 1.
When do tornadoes mostly happen at?
Tornadoes happen mostly during the spring and early summer and during the later afternoon or early evening.
Are there going to be tornadoes in the northwest?
Nobody on this site can predict the future. We also can't read your mind to know which country you live in. You'll have to watch your local weather to see if tornadoes are predicted.
How do scientists predict and study tornadoes?
In the long term tornadoes are predicted by looking at factors such as temperature and wind speed and direction at different levels of the atmosphere and by monitoring any storm systems that might come through the area. In the short term tornadoes are predicted by scanning thunderstorms with doppler radar and looking for signs of strong rotation.Scientists study tornadoes primarily with doppler radar as well, which can pick up information on the winds inside the funnel it you can get close enough. A few have deployed probes inside of tornadoes to take measurements.
Do tornadoes occur between spring and early summer?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of year but are most common in spring and early summer.
What season do tornadoes typically form?
Tornadoes are most common during spring and early summer.
