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Radar does not scan for cloud patterns.
In the case of finding a tornado it looks at wind speed.
If a winds are moving very fast towards the radar and winds moving fast awaay from it in a small area, it means strong rotation and a possible tornado.
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What is better to find a tornado with. radar or aneroid barometer?
A a radar is better: it can detect a tornado at a distance. A barometer would be of no use unless the tornado came dangerously close.
How do you know when a tornado is forming in a certain area?
A developing tornado can be detected by Doppler radar. This radar can measure wind speeds, and strong rotation withing a thunderstorm often indicates that at tornado is developing or is likely to develop.
How do they know when there is a tornado?
Meteorologists use a combination of Doppler radar and eyewitness reports. Doppler radar can detect the rotation of a tornado or rotation that may soon lead to one. Newer advancements in radar can now detect debris lifted into the air from trees and buildings. People can also report when they see a tornado.
What is a special type of radar meteoroligists could use to predict when a tornado might touch down?
Doppler radar.
What is the relation of a tornado to a radar supercell rotation?
A tornado will usually form in the center of the most intense area of rotation.
What is better to find a tornado with. radar or aneroid barometer?
A a radar is better: it can detect a tornado at a distance. A barometer would be of no use unless the tornado came dangerously close.
Is there a funnel cloud in Saint Louis county?
Given the timing of this question, a tornado warning has been issued for St. Louis, but so far no funnel cloud has been reported. Just strong rotation indicated by radar.
What is an annoucement that a tornado has been spotted?
If a tornado is spotted or is detected by radar, then a tornado warning will be issued.
What kind of radar is used to record tornado data?
Usually Doppler radar is used.
What radar can predict when a tornado might touch down?
Doppler radar can be used to make such predictions.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted on ground or on radar?
Much of the time, yes. However if radar detects strong enough rotation in a storm, indicating a tornado is likely to form soon, that may also prompt a tornado warning.
How do you know when a tornado is forming in a certain area?
A developing tornado can be detected by Doppler radar. This radar can measure wind speeds, and strong rotation withing a thunderstorm often indicates that at tornado is developing or is likely to develop.
What is a tornado predicted by?
storm watching and weather radar
What was the first tornado tracking device?
Doppler radar
what device tells us that a tornado is approaching?
Doppler radar can detect the signature of a tornado from a distance.
Can scientist find out when a tornado is coming?
If a tornado has formed in the U.S. chances are it will be detected by Doppler radar.
What monitors tornado acitvity?
The tool that is used to monitor tornado activity is the Doppler weather radar.
