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Why isn't it raining or storming during a tornado warning?
There are three possibilities. First is the tornadic thunderstorm may not have reached you yet, as tornado warnings are sometimes elongated along the storm's projected path. Second, you may be under a low precipitation supercell, which is a potentially tornadic storm that produces little or no rain. Third, you may be under the updraft part of the thunderstorm, which is often rain free and sometimes relatively calm. This is also the part of the storm where a tornado is most likely to form.
What part of the storm that spawns the tornado?
Most tornadoes develop from a portion of a thunderstorm called a mesocyclone.
Is the eye athe worst part of a tornado?
No, the eye of a tornado is actually the calmest part, with clear skies and no precipitation. The most dangerous part of a tornado is the wall cloud and the tornado itself, where the strongest winds and most damage occur.
Where do tornadoes form in a thunderstorm?
It depends on the storm, but in most cases a tornado will form in the rear portion of a supercell, near the boundary between the updraft and the downdraft.
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.
Can a storm mix with a tornado?
A tornado does not "mix" with other storms. A tornado is part of a larger parent storm, though.
Is a tornado's a storm?
tornadoes are part of a giant thunderstorm called a supercell. they form in the mesocyclone which is also part of the supercell.
Does a tornado form dangerous storm surges?
No, that would be a hurricane.
Do super-cells form a tornado?
Yes. A supercell is the type of storm most likely to produce a tornado.
Why does it storm before a tornado?
Tornadoes require thunderstorms to develop. Tornadoes form in the updraft portion of a thunderstorm, which, due to the way wind shear works, is usually in the rear part of the storm.
What type of storm is it if it produces enough energy to form a tornado?
In most cases the type of storm is a supercell..
What is the top part of a tornado called?
The top part of a tornado is called "the top"
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.
What is the calmest part in a Tornado?
The calmest part of a tornado is the center or "eye" of the storm. It is characterized by light wind and possibly even clear skies, providing a brief respite before the destructive winds of the tornado return as it moves on.
Does a hurricane come before a tornado?
No. While many hurricanes do produce tornadoes, most tornadoes are the result of storm systems other than hurricanes. Addtionally, the tornadoes that do form in hurricanes usually form along the front part of the storm.
Is a tornado a type of storm?
A tornado comes from a type of storm called a rotating thunderstorm, but is not a storm, itself.
How does wind make up a tornado?
A tornado is a very intense vortex of air. Air spirals in towards the low pressure at the center of the tornado and is then drawn upwards. Most tornadoes form from a larger vortex called a mesocyclone, which is part of the updraft of some thunderstorms. At some point this vortex tightens and intensifies to form a tornado.
