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Would a tornado watch or severe thunderstorm watch be issued for western NC tomorrow April 29th 2014?
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∙ 10y ago
There is a good chance that one or both could be issued, given the outlook.
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What is a tornado warned storm?
A tornado warned storm is a thunderstorm for which a tornado warning has been issued, meaning that the storm is producing rotation that can spawn a tornado.
When is an announcement made that a tornado is possible?
If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.
What warning is made when a tornado is possible?
If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.
What's a tornado warning?
A tornado warning is an advisory that is issued when a tornado has either been spotted or detected or that a thunderstorm in the area is likely to produce a tornado soon.
How strong does a thunderstorm have to be to produce a tornado?
A thunderstorm has to be pretty strong in most cases, though strength alone isn't enough. A thunderstorm needs to have rotation to produce a tornado, though the strongest thunderstorms, called supercells, rotate anyway. A tornado warning is usually issued if doppler radar detects a difference between inbound and outbound winds of 100 mph or greater, though a warning may be issued in lseer conditions.
Does a severe thunderstorm warning occur a tornado?
Most severe thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes. If a tornado is detected or it is believed a storm might produce one a tornado warning is issued, which is more serious than a severe thunderstorm warning. A thunderstorm that produces a tornado is automatically classified as severe even if other severe weather (damaging non-tornadic wind or large hail) does not occur.
What is a tornado threat or tornado warned Storm?
A tornado warned storm is a thunderstorm for which a tornado warning has been issued, indicating that it is capable of producing a tornado. A tornado threat is a general term that refers to the danger tornadoes may pose to an area during a particular storm.
How rare is a severe thunder storm watch in a MDT risk?
If a moderate risk of severe weather is issued there will almost certainly be severe thunderstorm watches or tornado watches issued.
What indicates that a tornado warning should be given?
A tornado watch is issued when general weather conditions in a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Tornado watches are numbered in the order that they are issued. So tornado watch 4 is the 4th tornado watch issued in the country that year.
What determines if a tornado watch or warning is issued?
A tornado watch is issued if general conditions in a region (usually covering a state or two) are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. This usually means that severe thunderstorms will be forming in an area of strong wind shear. A tornado warning is issued for a county-sized area if a tornado or funnel cloud has been reported or detected or if signs within a thunderstorm indicate that one may form soon.
What is issued when there is a tornado?
If a tornado has been detected or spotted then a tornado warning is issued.
If a tornado has been seen what will be issued?
If a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued.
