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Initial factors needed for a tornado to form are wind shear and instability that can cause thunderstorms.

For a thunderstorm to produce a tornado, it needs to be a type of rotating storm called a supercell.

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Is rain part of the tornado's formation?

Yes it is. Tornadoes form during thunderstorms, and a downdraft caused by rain is one of the things needed to produce the tornado.


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