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What are the beginnings of a tornado called?
The process of a tornado forming is called tornado genesis. Usually a tornado is a funnel cloud before it touches down.
Is Tennessee a state in tornado valley?
No. Tennessee is east of Tornado Alley. Some put it in another tornado forming region called "Dixie Alley."
Can tornado's always be seen?
Yes it can be seen. You can even see it forming.
What is a tornado composed of?
A tornado is essentially a vortex of air. Usually the moisutre in the air in a tornado will condense into water droplets, forming a visible funnel cloud. Tornadoes will often lift soil into the air, forming a dust whirl. If a tornado hits trees or man-made structures it may pick up debris as well.
Where are most tornado alleys located?
There is only one region that is known as Tornado Alley. It is on the central plains of the United States. The the southeastern U.S. forms another tornado-forming region called Dixie Alley. Other significant tornado forming regions include northern India and Bangladesh, northern Argentina, and parts of Australia.
Is it safe to be in your car in the garage during a tornado?
No. It doesn't take a very strong tornado to pick up or flip a car. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming you should go to the nearest sturdy building or underground shelter. If no shelter is nearby get out of the car and lie in a ditch or depression.
Does a tornado from bottom to top?
Air moves up in a tornado, but in the process of forming, most tornadoes start as a vortex high up in the clouds.
What was the 5th longest tornado?
That is difficult to determine. Many of the longest official tornado tracks were actually tornado families, series of tornadoes forming in succession, rather than individual tornadoes.
Is it too dangerous to drive in a tornado?
Yes. You are safer inside a sturdy building than in a car. A tornado does not have to be very strong to lift or roll a car. A car is provably the worst place to be in a tornado after a mobile home.
Is Ohio in the tornado ally?
No, it is too far east. It can, however be considered a part of "Dixie Alley," which is a second, slightly less active tornado forming region.
How strong does a tornado have to be to pick up a car?
Usually a tornado has to be at least an EF2 (estimated wind 111 to 135 mph) to lift a car.
Where is the safest place to be in a car when a tornado takes place?
You should not be in the car. A car is a dangerous place to be if there is a tornado. If a tornado is coming, dry to get out of its path by driving at a right angle to its motion, or at least as close to one as the roads will allow. If you are unsure of your ability to escape, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or depression.
