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The most valuable tool is doppler radar, which can detect the rotation in a thunderstorm that can produce a tornado, and even the rotation of the tornado itself. The introduction of dual polarization in these radars can be used to detect debris lifted into the air.
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How do meteorologists warn people about a tornado?
If a possible tornado is seen by spotters or detected by radar a tornado warning is issued. The public is then informed of the warning via special TV and radio announcements, as well as through the internet. Some towns sound sirens that warn of a coming tornado.
Why is it important to issue tornado warnings as early as possible?
I used to live in Tornado Alley... a tornado watch means that the weather conditions mean it is very likely that a tornado will form in an area. A tornado warning means a tornado has touched down nearby.
When using a radar to track tornado help save lives?
Using Doppler radar can help us determine where a tornado is and where it is going, even when we can't uses eyewitness reports. This information can be used to warn people in the path, giving them time to take cover.
What you Must DO When There are A Tornado?
First, warn family, friends, or anyone that is over. Then, GET IN A PLACE AWAY FROM WINDOWS... most likely underground. We just had a tornado-make that over 27-here in kentucky.
What should you look for to warn of a possible tornado?
funnel clouds. Other signs that a tornado may soon occur include a lowering of the cloud base and rotation in the clouds during a thunderstorm.
How long does it take scientist to warn people that a tornado is coming?
Currently average warning time is close to 15 minutes before a tornado strikes. Sometimes there is over an hour of warning, while other times a tornado strikes with no warning.
How can tornadoes be prevented?
Tornadoes cannot be prevented. Current technology can warn us of an approaching tornado, but can't do anything to stop it.
How was the Edmonton tornado first recgonised?
their was a man that was driving out side of edmonton. he saw the funnel cloud start to form and heard weather warnings on the radio so he phoned in to warn them that their was a tornado on its way to edmonton.
What measures are humans taking to minimise the impact of a tornado?
Scientists are studying tornadoes so that they can better predict them and warn people when they need to get to safety.
Why is it so important to be able to accurately predict tornadoes?
With accurate predictions it can be possible to warn people about a possible tornado and give them a chance to get to safety.
Why are burglar alarms useful?
Because the warn people of good standing that a burglary may be occurring, allowing these people to do something about it and catch the criminals.
Installing alarms and practicing escape routes is the best means of what?
that is just used for safety. most people don't want to die in a fire. so if you have more than 1 rout than you have a higher possibility of surviving. and the alarm is used to warn you of the occurring danger.
