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It depends on the size of the tornado and how fast it's moving. Most tornadoes will only be over a given spot for a few seconds. A large tornado moving at normal speed may be over a spot for a minute or two. However, one tornado was noted to have stayed on the same spot for 90 minutes.
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Can a tornado hit Seattle?
It is possible. There is one record of a weak tornado causing minor damage in the Seattle area.
Does a tornado stay in one area?
Generally not. Most tornadoes move in an easterly direction at about 30 mph. It is rare for a tornado to be stay in one place. However, most tornadoes don't last long enough to go very far. A fair number of tornadoes will travel several miles, though. The most destructive tornadoes, those that make national headlines, tend to be longer-lived, often traveling 20 miles or more. A few tornadoes have traveled well over 100 miles.
How long can a tornado last a lifetime?
A typical tornado lasts one to five minutes. The longest-lived tornado on record lasted for three and a half hours.
Can tornadoes make another tornado?
Yes, in some instances one tornado may spawn a smaller satellite tornado.
How long is a mile wide tornado?
It is unclear what you mean by "how long" a mile wide tornado produces damaging winds in a roughly circular diameter of one mile (1.6 km). Such large tornadoes tend to last longer than smaller ones, often more than half an hour.
How long does a hurricane stay in one area?
it doesn't stay in one place because its big and can move really quickly
What is the most important thing for you to do if there is a tornado watch?
During a tornado watch you should stay alert. Pay attention to broadcasts and advisories for if a tornado warning is issued, especially if there is a thunderstorm in your area. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form, but the threat is not immediate. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected, or there is an immediate threat of one forming.
When will New Jersey get a tornado?
No one can predict exactly when an area will have a tornado far in the future and therefore no one knows.
How can you keep safe in a tornado warning?
If a tornado warning is issued around your area, you should probably go down to the basement or out door cellar. lf you don't have one, you should get to the lowest part of your house and stay away from the windows.
Is a tornado watch or warning worse?
A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.
Can a tornado hit Seattle?
It is possible. There is one record of a weak tornado causing minor damage in the Seattle area.
Which area is number one for tornado alley?
The most intense part of Tornado Alley appears to be central Oklahoma.
Are copperhead snakes territorial or stay in one area?
Territorial means to stay in one area.
Do opossums migrate?
Yes. They don't usually stay in one spot for long.
Is there going to be a tornado in Orlando Florida?
It is inevitable that Orlando will eventually have a tornado, as it is in a tornado prone area. However we won't know when the next one will be until it actually happens.
Is tornado warning or watch worse?
A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.
Can a tornado stay in one spot?
Yest, tornadoes have been known to remain on one spot, though it is rare.
