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Officially the minimum wind speed for an EF0 tornado is 65 mph, though a few have occurred with 60 mph winds.
In terms of forward speed, some tornadoes don't move at all.
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Is a tornado a slow process or a rapid process?
In terms of weather a tornado is a very fast process.
Can a tornado form at 10 miles an hour?
A slow-moving tornado tornado might travel at 10 mph, but a vortex with 10 mph winds would by no means be considered a tornado. The winds must be strong enough to produce damage.
Does the wind go toward a tornado?
Yes, wind near a tornado spirals in towards the tornado.
Is it true that if you stand in the eye of a tornado it won't hurt you?
No. Although the eye of a tornado is calm, you have to get through the extreme winds of the core to get in and out. The eye of a tornado is small enough that unless the tornado is large and slow-moving, you will not be in the eye for more than a few seconds.
Does the current of a tornado go up or down?
The air in a tornado spirals upwards.
Is a tornado a slow process or a rapid process?
In terms of weather a tornado is a very fast process.
When does the tornado siren go off?
Tornado sirens go off when a tornado warning is issued and during their monthly test.
Can a typical tornado move from 10 to 20 miles per hour?
10 to 20 mph would be a slow moving tornado. A typical tornado travels at 30-35 mph.
Can a tornado form at 10 miles an hour?
A slow-moving tornado tornado might travel at 10 mph, but a vortex with 10 mph winds would by no means be considered a tornado. The winds must be strong enough to produce damage.
Does the wind go toward a tornado?
Yes, wind near a tornado spirals in towards the tornado.
Is it true that if you stand in the eye of a tornado it won't hurt you?
No. Although the eye of a tornado is calm, you have to get through the extreme winds of the core to get in and out. The eye of a tornado is small enough that unless the tornado is large and slow-moving, you will not be in the eye for more than a few seconds.
Is weathering a fast or slow process?
It is usually very slow but it can be fast in the case of a natural disaster like a flood, tornado, hurricane or earthquake.
How long will it take a tornado to travel over a land?
Each tornado has it's own speed. Some move slow and others move super fast!
Can a tornado go over the mountanis?
A tornado can go up a mountain across rivers, and even go out into the the ocean or sea.
Where do you go during a tornado if you don't have a basement?
The bathroom is generally the other safest place to go during a tornado.
Where should you go for shelter during a tornado?
Generally the basement and the bathroom are the safest places to go during a tornado.
Where do you go when you see a tornado?
When you see a tornado, go into a secure building or if there are none near you, huddle in a nearby ditch.
