A tornado usually follows a relatively straight path, though some tornadoes may shift a bit along this. Occasionally tornadoes may follow a curved path or, rarely, a meandering, looping path. Most tornado paths are a fraction of a mile to three miles long and a few dozen yards wide, however in some cases paths may be dozens of miles long and over a mile, or even two miles wide. Within the path structures and vegetation will sustain varying degrees of damage depending on the intensity of the tornado and what part ot he tornado passes over a particular point. Damage may range from broken tree limbs and peeled roof tiles to complete destruction of strong buildings. In some cases looping or curved paths of more severe damage may be noted within the main damage path indicating the passage of suction vortices withing the main circulation.
"When a tornado warning is issued, we should evacuate and go to Auntie Glen's in Virginia." Said Mom.
To a limited degree yes. A tornado usually moves in the same direction as the storm that produces it. Additionally, it is well known among meteorologists that very strong tornadoes have a tendency to make left turns.
The path of a tornado is usually less than a mile wide, with most tornadoes ranging from 50 to 100 yards wide. However, some very large tornadoes are over a mile wide, and a handful of tornadoes have had paths over 2 miles wide.
The air in and near a tornado generally follows a spiral path as it moves inward and upward around the tornado's center of rotation. In some tornadoes, however, it is more complicated than this as there may be smaller subvortices embedded in the main vortex. The tornado itself usually moves in a fairly straight line.
The 1925 Tri-State tornado, which traveled through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, holds the record for the longest continuous track on the ground at approximately 219 miles. It left a path of destruction and devastation in its wake, causing widespread damage and casualties.
No. A tornado's path is virtually unpredicatable.
A tornado's path is typically erratic, twisting and turning as it moves forward. It can change direction suddenly, causing it to shift and curve as it travels across the ground. Tornado paths may vary in length, width, and intensity depending on the storm system and environmental factors influencing its movement.
Yes, a tornado can wreak everything in its path.
The longest tornado damage path on record is 219 miles.
The average tornado has a path length of 2 to 3 miles.
A tornado harms anyone who is or has property in the the path.
The Joplin, Missouri tornado of 2011 had a damage path of 22 miles.
A tornado moves in a relatively narrow path on land
The average tornado damage path is about 50 yards wide and 5 miles long.
The possessive form of the noun tornado is tornado's. Example: A trail of destruction marked the tornado's path.
it mostly can go straight in any path it takes
No