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* Wind is invisible. You may not see a tornado until the dust, debris, or clouds get sucked into the funnel. * Most tornadoes travel toward the Northeast, but tornadoes can move in any direction. * Tornadoes usually travel at 30 MPH, but may go as fast as 70 MPH. * Tornadoes can form as tropical storms and hurricanes move onto land. * Waterspouts are just tornadoes that form over water. * Most tornadoes happen east of the Rocky Mountains during spring and summer. * Tornadoes occur most often in the early evening, but can happen any time. * Flying debris causes the most tornado injuries and deaths. * In a permanent structure (not a mobile home): Go to the lowest level (cellars are best) in the center of the building. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Stay away from windows and leave them closed. Get under a sturdy table, face down, with your hands covering your head. * In a vehicle, trailer or mobile home: Get out! Go to the lowest level of a permanent building or storm shelter. If no permanent building is available, follow the tips below for being in the open. If the tornado is far away, you may be able to avoid it by driving in right angles away from the funnel. Never try to outrun a tornado in congested or urban areas; it's safer to get out and seek shelter or a low, flat area. * Out in the open: Lie flat in a depression or ditch, face down with your hands covering your head. Beware of possible flooding. Do not seek shelter under a bridge or overpass; you're safer in a low and flat location. Beware of debris. FEMA suggests looking for the following danger signs: * Dark, often greenish sky * Large hail * A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating) * Loud roar, similar to a freight train. (If you don't hear it anymore or see any of these signs... it's gone...);
You can also go by time; Tornadoes usually last just a few minutes. The shortest last for only a few seconds, but the longest (and most dangerous) can last for over an hour (but these are extremely rare)! Be Safe.
What else can I help you with?
Is there going to be a tornado in Orlando Florida?
It is inevitable that Orlando will eventually have a tornado, as it is in a tornado prone area. However we won't know when the next one will be until it actually happens.
What is a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form in a particular area, and people should stay alert and prepared. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected on radar in the area, and immediate action should be taken to seek shelter.
Why is it important to know when there is a tornado coming?
Velocity is speed and direction. It is important to know the velocity and not just the speed, because with both speed and direction you can figure out where a tornado is going and when it should get there.
If you would stand in the middle of a tornado would you survive?
It is not possible to stand in the middle of a tornado. The winds would be too strong to even get there. People have been know to be picked up by a tornado and thrown several miles away without being killed.
What is another word that belongs in this group tornado thunderstorm hurricane blizzard?
Winter storm is another word for this group tornado hurricane blizzard and thunderstorm
What is the lifespan of a typical tornado from start to finish?
A typical tornado lasts 1-5 minutes.
Why is it important to know a tornado's speed?
It is useful to know the wind speed of a tornado because it provides an understanding of tornado intensity and dynamics. It is important to know the forwards peed of a tornado because that is needed to know when a tornado might reach a location in its path.
How do you know if a tornado will happen?
it will be announced on the radio that a tornado has been spotted in your area
Is Midland part of what's know as tornado alley?
no midland is not part of tornado alley
How long does it take for a tornado to finish destruction in one place?
It takes about 15-20 minutes. :D
Will there be a tornado in Florida in Saturday?
That is impossible to know
When will a tornado happen in dayton?
That is impossible to know.
What is the infamous tornado?
An infamous tornado is one that is know for being particularly devastating. A number of tornadoes have become infamous, including the Tri-State tornado of 1925, the Wichita Falls tornado of 1979, and the Oklahoma City tornado of 1999.
Is there tornadoes in Hollywood?
I don't know of any tornado hitting Hollywood in the past but it is possible for Hollywood to get a tornado.
What does a woman and tornado have in common?
Women and tornado have their body figure common.There might be anything else that is common but this is what i know.
Most destructive tornado?
The deadliest single tornado in history was the Daultatpur-Saturia, Bangladesh tornado of 1989. We don't know how big it was (probably and F5), but we do know it killed 1300 people, probably more. The deadliest tornado in US history was the Tri-state tornado of 1925. It was an F5 and killed about 700 people. The most destructive tornado in terms of the value of property destroyed was the Joplin, Missouri tornado of 2011, which causes $2.8 billion worth of damage.
When will the next tornado hit Scotland and where?
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.
