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To a limited degree, yes. There are two main levels. The first level looks at general conditions and determines if a general area (such as a few states) is at risk of experiencing tornadoes in the next few hours or days. If conditions are right for tornadoes, then this will be mentioned in a weather outlook. If conditions look favorable enough a few hours in advance, a tornado watch may be issued
The second level looks for strong rotation in thunderstorms which can produce a tornado in a matter of minutes. In this case a tornado warning is issued for areas in the path of the storm.
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What type of information is used to predict tornadoes?
Meteorologists use a variety of information to predict tornadoes, including atmospheric conditions like temperature, humidity, and wind direction. They also use radar data to track storms and look for signs of rotation that could lead to a tornado. Additionally, historical data and computer models are used to help forecast where and when tornadoes may occur.
Will there be a tornadoes in Unionville tonight?
Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict a tornado in advance. Warnings have a lead time measured in minutes.
Why do meteorologists like to chase tornadoes?
Meteorologists chase tornadoes because they can conduct research to better understand and predict them. Many storm chasers, though are not meteorologists, and just chase for the thrill or because tornadoes fascinate them.
Which type of scientist would most likely predict a tornado?
Since tornadoes are a form of weather, they would be predicted by a meteorologist.
What instruments do scientists use to predict tornadoes?
For long-term outlooks, scientists use computer models to predict the behavior of weather systems. This can predict the general risk for tornadoes across a region, but not wehat specific areas will likely be hit. On the short term, the rotation in a storm that may produce a tornado is detected using Doppler radar. The radar may also detect the tornado itself.
What animal that predict the tornadoes?
There is not real scientific evidence that animals predict tornadoes. Tornadoes come with thunderstorms, and some animals, such as dogs, may hear the thunder before we do, but it is unlikely that they can actually predict tornadoes.
What is the counties in TN that is having a tornado today?
It is impossible to predict what counties will and won't have tornadoes at any given time. Tornadoes are very difficult to predict.
Are tornadoes are the most difficult from of severe weather to predict?
No, it is not
Can we predict when extreme tornadoes will happen?
Only to a very limited degree. Analysis of weather conditions can help determine the potential for tornadoes, including strong tornadoes, across a region on a given day. However, it cannot predict how strong individual tornadoes will be or where they will strike. We can also tell if a specific storm cell has potential to produce strong tornadoes, but we still cannot predict excactly when a tornado will form.
Who are the people who study tornadoes prevention?
Meteorologists (weather scientists) study tornadoes and how to predict them, but there are no real efforts to try to prevent them. That is impossible.
Are there going to be anymore tornadoes in Perth in winter 2012?
That is impossible to predict. Tornadoes cannot be predicted in the long term. Lead times in forecasting tornadoes are measured in minutes, not months.
Why is finding tornadoes a problem?
Tornadoes are small-scale weather patterns that often come and go relatively quickly. This makes the difficult to predict.
What type of information is used to predict tornadoes?
Meteorologists use a variety of information to predict tornadoes, including atmospheric conditions like temperature, humidity, and wind direction. They also use radar data to track storms and look for signs of rotation that could lead to a tornado. Additionally, historical data and computer models are used to help forecast where and when tornadoes may occur.
Are hurricanes less predictible than tornadoes yes or no?
No, hurricanes are generally easier to predict. Hurricanes are much larger than tornadoes and occur over the course of days, as opposed to tornadoes which typically last a few minutes. As a result it is easier to study and monitor hurricanes and therefor predict them.
Why it is important for us to know more about tornadoes?
With a better knowledge of tornadoes we will be able to predict them with better accuracy, issue better warnings, and thus save lives.
Can you predict when tornadoes happen?
Tornadoes can be predicted only to a very limited degree. By looking at weather conditions meteorologists can sometimes predict if a large general region might get tornadoes hours or even days ahead of time, but not exactly where or when tornadoes will strike. On a time scale of minutes meteorologists can often tell if a thunderstorm has the potential to produce a tornado, but still cannot be certain if a tornado will form or exactly where it will go.
Are tornadoes a type of wind energy?
Yes. Tornadoes are violent windstorms and their energy is in their wind. However, this energy cannot be harnessed because tornadoes are too difficult to predict and would likely damage or destroy any wind turbines.
