On the day of the Waco tornado a weather system pushed dry air from New Mexico across Texas, where it collided with warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico, forming what is called a dry line. As the moist air was force over the dry air, thunderstorms began to develop. These storms were particularly strong and, when they encountered wind shear, began to rotate and produce tornadoes. One of these storms, possibly strengthened by air flowing out of a nearby storm, became especially strong and spawned an especially violent tornado southwest of Waco. That tornado tracked right through Waco.
It is impossible to predict where the next tornado will occur.
The main part of the circulation of a tornado when the strongest winds occur is called the core.
Tornadoes can occur in many parts of the world, not just in Tornado Alley in the central United States. They can form in any region where the right atmospheric conditions are present, although Tornado Alley does have a higher frequency of tornadoes.
It is impossible to make long term predictions for when and where a tornado will occur. At best, we will know about this next tornado a few minutes before it forms.
It is impossible to catch a tornado. However, using a combination of forecast models and Doppler radar it is possible to predict where a tornado might occur. Scientists will try to use this information to find a tornado and study it.
The Waco tornado occurred in the town of Waco, Texas.
The infamous Waco tornado occurred on May 11, 1953. It is unknown when a tornado might hit Waco again.
The Waco tornado was an F5.
The Waco tornado of 1953 was an F5.
The tornado that hit Waco, Texas struck in 1953.
The Waco tornado of 1953 was about one third of a mile wide.
the waco tornado
The wind speed for Waco Tornado was over 250 mph winds.
The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953 was rated F5.
The cost of damage from the Waco tornado was $41 million.
The Waco, Texas tornado killed 114 people.
The Waco tornado gave incentive to create a better warning system for tornadoes