The most significant tornadoes of 1989-1999 are:
The highest winds ever recorded in a tornado were 302 mph in the F5 tornado that hit the Oklahoma City area on May 3, 1999. However, less than 1% of tornadoes actually have their winds measured so other tornadoes that didn't have such measurements were likely stronger.
The most intense tornado damage ever recorded was in Jarrell, Texas on May 27, 1997. This F5 tornado completely obliterated a subdivision, blowing away homes, trees, grass, streets, driveways, and up to 18 inches of topsoil. The debris found was finely granulated.
The most powerful tornadoes are those rated F5 or EF5.
Yes. Tornadoes are the most dangerous form of severe weather.
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Yes. Tornadoes are cause by severe thunderstorms, most of which fall into a category called supercells.
No, it is not
when there is a severe thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms
Tornadoes are generally most common in spring.
Cold fronts are most often associates with tornadoes and other severe weather.
Most tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms called supercells. Tornadoes spawned by other types of thunderstorm are generally weaker.
The most severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occur in a region of the United States called Tornado Alley, which stretches across the Great Plains from Texas to Iowa.
A hurricane They produce STRONG winds, tornadoes, severe thunder storms, ect.
Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms. They can be very destructive and are the most dangerous type of weather a thunderstorm can produce.