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Can a tornado form above the clouds pointing up?
No. Tornadoes descend from the base of thunderstorms, usually associated with very tall thunderstorms. The tornado begins in the lower portions of the storm. Furthermore, if the vortex does not touch the ground, it is not considered a tornado.
What does it look like when a tornado is about to form?
It varies, but it will always occur during a thunderstorm. If that area of the storm is not obscured by rain or the dark of night you will usually see a rotating block of clouds lowered from the main cloud base called a wall cloud. Near this a downdraft will blast a hole in the clouds. Not long afterwards there will likely be strong winds. Then the funnel begins to lower from the wall cloud and a swirl of dust or debris may appear on the ground below it as the tornado connects to the ground.
What do you call the center of the tornado?
The center of a tornado is called the "eye" or "eyewall." It is a relatively calm area with lower wind speeds compared to the strong winds in the surrounding tornado.
What would happen to the height of the cloud base if the dew point temperature were lower?
If the dew point were lower, it would take longer for rising air to cool to its saturation point. This would result in a lower cloud base. This is also called the lifting condensation level.
What type of cloud is fluffy and low?
stratus clouds are the lowest clouds but cumulus clouds are the white fluffy ones cumulus clouds turn into cumbulimbous clouds when filled but with rain. The only problem is cumulus clouds are not found low!
Air pressure inside the funnel cloud of a tornado is extremely what?
The air pressure inside the funnel cloud of a tornado is extremely low. The pressure can be significantly lower than the surrounding air, which contributes to the destructive nature of tornadoes as it can cause buildings to implode and objects to be lifted and thrown.
Can a tornado form above the clouds pointing up?
No. Tornadoes descend from the base of thunderstorms, usually associated with very tall thunderstorms. The tornado begins in the lower portions of the storm. Furthermore, if the vortex does not touch the ground, it is not considered a tornado.
A cloud cover will have what kind of pressure?
Cloud cover typically indicates lower pressure, as it signifies moisture in the atmosphere which can lead to the development of precipitation. High pressure systems are associated with clear skies and generally less cloud cover.
Is the center of a tornado extremely low pressure?
Yes, the center of a tornado, known as the eye of the tornado, does have extremely low pressure. The pressure in the eye can be significantly lower than the surrounding atmosphere, creating the destructive force associated with tornadoes.
What is the difference between the pressure inside and outside a tornado funnel?
The pressure inside a tornado funnel is lower than the pressure outside. This pressure difference is a key factor in the formation and strength of tornadoes, as the low pressure inside the funnel contributes to the destructive force of the winds associated with tornadoes.
Is air pressure inside a tornado is lower than outside a tornado?
The air pressure in a tornado is lower than that outside the tornado. That is why the wind blows toward the funnel.
What does a tornado looks like when it is forming?
Visible signs of a possible tornado often start as rotation in the clouds of a severe thunderstorm, often with a lowered section of the cloud base called a wall cloud. As this happens a cloud of dust may appear near the ground as something called a rear-flank downdraft wraps around the rotation. Then a cone, funnel or elephant trunk shaped projection may lower itself from the cloud base. A cloud of dust and debris under this funnel cloud usually means that the tornado has touched down.
What is the barometric pressure before a tornado?
It is not know for certain. One thing that is known is that the pressure is low inside a tornado. The intensity of a tornado is largely determined by the pressure deficit, meaning how much lower the pressure inside the tornado than its surroundings. It is estimated, that a strong tornado will have a pressure deficit of at least 25 millibars, so that if the pressure surrounding the tornado is 950 millibars, the core pressure will be 925 millibars. A violent tornado may have a pressure deficit of over 100 millibars.
What does it look like when a tornado is about to form?
It varies, but it will always occur during a thunderstorm. If that area of the storm is not obscured by rain or the dark of night you will usually see a rotating block of clouds lowered from the main cloud base called a wall cloud. Near this a downdraft will blast a hole in the clouds. Not long afterwards there will likely be strong winds. Then the funnel begins to lower from the wall cloud and a swirl of dust or debris may appear on the ground below it as the tornado connects to the ground.
Can you breath in a tornado?
Yes,a tornado has air inside even though the pressure is lower.
What does falling atmospheric pressure forewarn?
Iy forewarns because the lower the pressure the taller a cloud can be. So cumulonibuses need low pressure to produce tornadoes and that is why falling pressure can indicate a tornado. I stress the word can.
What are the air pressures during a tornado?
Air pressures during a tornado can vary greatly, but they typically decrease significantly in the vicinity of the tornado. The lowest pressures are usually found at the center of the tornado, where the most intense winds are located. Pressure drops during tornadoes can be drastic and are often associated with the destructive forces of the storm.
