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The main tool used for track tornadoes is doppler radar, which can measure wind speeds remotely. It can detect the signature of a tornado or the circulation from which one may form. However, doppler radar cannot determine whether or not a tornado is actually on the ground. For that trained weather spotters go out and report any tornado sightings.

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