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How many minutes is a tornado?

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10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

The duration of a tornado can vary considerably. Most tornadoes last less than five minutes, but major tornadoes can easily last half an hour to an hour. A handful of tornadoes have lasted for more than three hours. At the other end, some tornadoes last only a few seconds.

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