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How strong does a thunderstorm have to be to produce a tornado?
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A thunderstorm has to be pretty strong in most cases, though strength alone isn't enough. A thunderstorm needs to have rotation to produce a tornado, though the strongest thunderstorms, called supercells, rotate anyway. A tornado warning is usually issued if doppler radar detects a difference between inbound and outbound winds of 100 mph or greater, though a warning may be issued in lseer conditions.
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Can isolated Thunderstorms produce Tornadoes?
Yes. That a thunderstorm is isolated does not mean it is not strong enough to produce a tornado.
What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
What is one indicator that a thunderstorm may produce a tornado?
One of the strongest indicators that a thunderstorm might produce a tornado is rotation in the clouds.
What is a supercell tornado?
A supercell tornado is a tornado that forms from thunderstorm called a supercell. A supercell is a powerful thunderstorm that has a strong rotating updraft called a mesocyclone. Supercells are the strongest thunderstorms on earth. Most strong tornadoes are supercell tornadoes.
What don't scientists know about tornadoes?
Scientists are still not sure how exactly a thunderstorm produces a tornado or why one storm will produce a tornado while another won't. They are still not sure what determines how strong or how large a tornado will be or how long it will last.
Can isolated Thunderstorms produce Tornadoes?
Yes. That a thunderstorm is isolated does not mean it is not strong enough to produce a tornado.
What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
What is one indicator that a thunderstorm may produce a tornado?
One of the strongest indicators that a thunderstorm might produce a tornado is rotation in the clouds.
If a severe thunderstorm does not produce hail will it produce a tornado?
It can but probably won't
Whice thunderstorm will produce a tornado?
Usually a supercell
Is a tornado part of a thunderstorm?
Yes. A tornado can be though of as part of a larger parent thunderstorm, though most thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes.
What is the microburst of a tornado?
A tornado does not produce a microburst, they are two different things. A microburst is a powerful downdraft in a thunderstorm that spreads out when it hits the ground, producing very strong, damaging winds that can equal those of a tornado.
Can a storm turn in to a tornado?
A storm can't turn into a tornado, it a thunderstorm can produce one.
What is the scientific name of a thunderstorm that is able to produce a tornado?
A supercell.
What is the relationship between a thunderstorm and a tornado?
Thunderstorms are what produce tornadoes
Is a tornado a natural hazard?
Yes. It is the aftermath of a strong thunderstorm.
Can a thunder storm start a tornado?
Yes, in fact a thunderstorm is the only thing that can produce a tornado.
