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What is a special type of radar meteoroligists could use to predict when a tornado might touch down?
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Doppler radar.
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How could you predict a tornado was coming?
If you can see the tornado
Can scientists predict when a tornado will happen how?
Only to a very limited degree. Using forecast models it is possible to predict the approximate time of day, to within a few hours, when a region is at risk of experiencing tornadoes. However, this only gives a general risk assessment and cannot tell when or where individual tornadoes will occur. On the shorter term, Doppler radar can detect rotation in a storm that could produce a tornado, but even if the potential exists, a tornado might not occur and scientists still aren't sure why. The radar can also detect the circulation of the tornado itself, though it can't tell if it is touching the ground. Once a tornado is detected, it is possible to determine what places may be in the path, though we still can't tell if a tornado will last long enough to hit a given location.
Could there be a tornado in Illinois?
Yes, tornadoes are not uncommon in that state. Illinois was actually the worst hit in the Tri-State tornado, the worst tornado in U.S. history.
Does a Hole in the Clouds mean a tornado will form?
Not necessarily. A hole in the clouds in a strong thunderstorm could indicate a downdraft that can help produce a tornado or it could simply mean you're at the edge of the storm. Even if it is the former scenario, there is no guarantee a tornado will form.
Is true when the national weather service issues a tornado watch a tornado has been spotted?
No, if a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued .A tornado watch is not as bad as a tornado warning is. The watch just means that it is the type of weather that could POSSIBLY produce a tornado. It doesnt even mean that there is rotation or high winds. A warning is something to worry about though.
How could you predict a tornado was coming?
If you can see the tornado
Are tornadoes predictable?
No, not really. The national weather service can see that some conditions exist that could lead to a tornado, but they can not predict when it will happen or where.
What part of a tornado causes its unpredictable damage pattern?
Well, if we knew that, we could predict them. The parent thunderstorm is thought to be the biggest player but the real cause is unknown.
What could happen in a tornado if it touches the cumulonimbus cloud?
Nothing special. All tornadoes stretch from cloud base to the ground. If the vortex doesn't reach cloud base or the ground it isn't a tornado.
When is there going to be a tornado in central Louisiana?
It is not known. It is impossible to predict a tornado for a specific location until it actually occurs. Regional tornado potential can be predicted up to a few days in advance, but even then there is a lot of uncertainty. A forecast could say tornadoes are likely, but cannot say for certain if a tornado will touch down in a particular area such as central Louisiana. As of August 22, 2013 there is little to no tornado potential in the southern United States for the next few days.
What could help stop a tornado?
There is nothing you can do to storm a tornado.
Is a tornado an event?
Yes. A tornado could be considered an event.
Make a sentence with the word predict?
No one could predict who would answer this question.
Can scientists predict when a tornado will happen?
Only to a very limited degree. Using forecast models it is possible to predict the approximate time of day, to within a few hours, when a region is at risk of experiencing tornadoes. However, this only gives a general risk assessment and cannot tell when or where individual tornadoes will occur. On the shorter term, Doppler radar can detect rotation in a storm that could produce a tornado, but even if the potential exists, a tornado might not occur and scientists still aren't sure why. The radar can also detect the circulation of the tornado itself, though it can't tell if it is touching the ground. Once a tornado is detected, it is possible to determine what places may be in the path, though we still can't tell if a tornado will last long enough to hit a given location.
Can scientists predict when a tornado will happen how?
Only to a very limited degree. Using forecast models it is possible to predict the approximate time of day, to within a few hours, when a region is at risk of experiencing tornadoes. However, this only gives a general risk assessment and cannot tell when or where individual tornadoes will occur. On the shorter term, Doppler radar can detect rotation in a storm that could produce a tornado, but even if the potential exists, a tornado might not occur and scientists still aren't sure why. The radar can also detect the circulation of the tornado itself, though it can't tell if it is touching the ground. Once a tornado is detected, it is possible to determine what places may be in the path, though we still can't tell if a tornado will last long enough to hit a given location.
Can you be killed if your in a classroom while a tornado is outside?
Yes. A strong enough tornado could tear away the roof or walls, exposing the classroom to the wind and debris. A very strong tornado could could destroy the school
What is a sentence with the word predict?
We predict there will be rain later.The computer will help predict the path of the hurricane.The psychic could not predict that his show would be postponed.
