The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of 2013 lasted approximately 40 minutes.
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As of May 16, 2012 the last tornado was two days ago.
The EF4 tornado that struck Norman, Oklahoma on May 10, 2010, killing 1 person lasted 27 minutes. Two other, weaker tornadoes hit Norman on that day: an EF1 that lasted 6 minutes, and an EF2 that lasted 20 minutes.
It varies. A tornado warning may last for just a few minutes or over an hour.
There were numerous tornadoes in Oklahoma in 2013. The most well-known of these, the Moore EF5 tornado, lasted about 40 minbutes.
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The duration of a tornado can vary greatly, from a few seconds to several hours. On average, a tornado lasts for about 10 minutes. Tornado strength, size, and environmental conditions all play a role in determining how long a tornado will last.
The widest track was that of the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of 2013. It was 2.6 miles wide. The longest damage track was that of the Tri-State tornado of 1925. It was 219 miles long.
The Tri-State tornado lasted for 3 hours and 29 minutes.