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On the day of the Waco tornado a weather system pushed dry air from New Mexico across Texas, where it collided with warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico, forming what is called a dry line. As the moist air was force over the dry air, thunderstorms began to develop. These storms were particularly strong and, when they encountered wind shear, began to rotate and produce tornadoes. One of these storms, possibly strengthened by air flowing out of a nearby storm, became especially strong and spawned an especially violent tornado southwest of Waco. That tornado tracked right through Waco.
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Where will the next tornado happen?
It is impossible to predict where the next tornado will occur.
Where do tornadoes get their names?
Tornadoes are sometimes given unofficial names for the places they hit. For example, a few famous tornadoes are known as the Moore, Oklahoma tornado (1999), the Wichita Falls Texas tornado (1979), and the Waco, Texas tornado (1953).
What percentages of tornado's occur at night?
About 42% of tornadoes occur at night.
What is the inside of tornado called?
The main part of the circulation of a tornado when the strongest winds occur is called the core.
Is it true that Tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere. Tornado Alley just gets more tornadoes than anywhere else.
Where can the waco tornado occur in the US?
The Waco tornado occurred in the town of Waco, Texas.
when can the waco tornado occur in the us?
The infamous Waco tornado occurred on May 11, 1953. It is unknown when a tornado might hit Waco again.
What is the scale of the Waco tornado?
The Waco tornado was an F5.
Category of storm is The Waco Tornado?
The Waco tornado of 1953 was an F5.
What year was the waco tornado?
The tornado that hit Waco, Texas struck in 1953.
How wide was the Waco tornado?
The Waco tornado of 1953 was about one third of a mile wide.
What was the windspeed for the waco tornado?
The wind speed for Waco Tornado was over 250 mph winds.
How much money was lost after the Waco tornado?
The cost of damage from the Waco tornado was $41 million.
What category is the Waco tornado?
The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953 was rated F5.
What is a real story about a tornado?
the waco tornado
How many people were killed in a tornado in Waco Texas?
The Waco, Texas tornado killed 114 people.
How did the waco tornado change history?
The Waco tornado gave incentive to create a better warning system for tornadoes
