A tornado actually produces low pressure rather than high pressure.
The greatest pressure drop recorded in a tornado was 100 millibars or about 10%.
However, this was recorded from a probe at the edge of the tornado, and even then, there have been stronger tornadoes than that one.
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it is a tornado
Winds in a tornado are extremely high because the pressure at the center of the tornado is much less than its surroundings, and this pressure drop occurs over a very small distance. Differences in pressure are what cause most winds. The greater the pressure difference over a given area, the greater the wind speed.
High air pressure aloft can increase wind shear, which is a key factor in tornado rotation. Wind shear is the change in wind direction and speed with height, and when it increases due to high pressure systems, it can enhance the rotational capabilities within a storm system and potentially lead to tornado formation.
The air pressure drops sharply in a tornado
The air pressure in a tornado is lower than that outside the tornado. That is why the wind blows toward the funnel.
The air pressure in a tornado is lower than that of its surrounding but the pressure difference varies with the strength of the tornado. The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the tornado. The greatest pressure drop recorded from a tornado was 100 millibars or about 10%.
The air pressure in a tornado is lower than that of its surrounding but the pressure difference varies with the strength of the tornado. The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the tornado. The greatest pressure drop recorded from a tornado was 100 millibars or about 10%.
A tornado is primarily composed of rotating air that forms a violently swirling column extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. This rotating air can reach extremely high wind speeds and is capable of causing significant damage.
The center of a tornado, known as the eye, typically has low pressure. As air converges towards the center, it rises and cools, resulting in the creation of a low-pressure area.