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Tornadoes are associated with powerful thunderstorms called supercells.

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What type of pressure center is associated with a tornado?

A tornado has a center of low pressure.


Are tornado associated with thunder storms?

Yes, by definition a tornado is produced by s thunderstorm.


What cloud is associated with tornado formation?

Cumulonimbus


What system is associated with a tornado?

Tornadoes are generally associated with low pressure systems.


Violent whirling wind associated with thundertorms?

It is a Tornado.


How is the noise associated with a tornado different from that associated with a thunderstorm?

It is often said that a tornado sounds more like a freight train. However it cane be difficult to distinguish a tornado from other strong wind events which can also produce a loud roar. You should not use sound as a primary means of identifying a tornado.


What type of thunderstorms is a tornado associated with?

Tornadoes are usually associated with especially powerful thunderstorms called supercells.


If a tornado has been spotted a what would be issued?

a tornado warning would be issued if it is in your county and a tornado watch if it is out of your county.


Is a whirlwind a mild tornado?

No. A tornado is a very intense kind of whirlwind but most whirlwinds are not tornadoes. By definition a tornado is associated with a thunderstorm and connects to both the ground and the cloud base.


When does a tornado actually become a tornado?

A tornado is officially confirmed when a rotating column of air reaches the ground and makes contact with the surface. This contact creates the characteristic funnel cloud shape that is associated with tornadoes.


What masses and fronts were in the mass tornado hit June 1st 2011?

There are no fronts "in" a tornado, though tornadoes are often associated with them. The tornado outbreak that affected Massacusetts on June 1, 2011 was associated with a cold front, which occurs when a cooler air mass pushes into a warmer one.


Can you stop a tornado with another tornado?

No, it is not possible to stop a tornado with another tornado. Tornadoes are formed by specific weather conditions in the atmosphere, and introducing another tornado would not have any effect on the existing tornado.