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A thunderstorm does not become a tornado, it producesone.
In order to produce a tornado a storm first needs a strong, rotating updraft called a mesocyclone. A storm with this feature is called a supercell. The rotation in a mesocyclone the tightens, intensifies, and extends towards the ground, becoming a tornado.
How this intensification occurs is not fully understood, but it is believed that a downdraft at least plays a role by wrapping around the mesocyclone and forcing it into a tighter circulation.
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What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
Can a thunderstorm turn into a tornado?
yes and no. A thunderstorm can produce a tornado but does not actually become one. All tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms.
What is another name for a rotating thunderstorm?
tornado
What is one indicator that a thunderstorm may produce a tornado?
One of the strongest indicators that a thunderstorm might produce a tornado is rotation in the clouds.
Where does a tornado start?
Tornadoes are started when wind shear starts air masses rolling in what is called horizontal vorticity. This rolling air movement can be turned vertical by the updraft of a thunderstorm, which then takes on the rotation to become a mesocyclone. Under the right conditions a downdraft can descend from the back of the storm and wrap around the mesocyclone. This can tighten and intensify the rotation and br9ing it down to the ground to produce a tornado.
Can a tornado be caused by thunderstorm?
Yes, a tornado can come from a thunderstorm. In fact, a tornado cannot be caused by anything other than a thunderstorm. One key facotrs is that the thunderstorm must have a rotating updraft.
Can a thunderstorm cause a tornado?
Yes. In fact a thunderstorm is the only thing that can cause a tornado.
What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?
A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.
What forms the shape of a tornado?
a tornado is formed by a thunderstorm
Where does a tornado descend from?
A tornado descends from the base of a thunderstorm.
Does a hurricane have a larger thunderstorm than a tornado?
Hurricanes themselves are much larger than any thunderstorm or tornado.
What is a parent thunderstorm?
A parent thunderstorms is a thunderstorm that produces some other event. This is often used when refering to tornadoes. A storm that produces a tornado is that tornado's parent thunderstorm.
Is a tornado part of a thunderstorm?
Yes. A tornado can be though of as part of a larger parent thunderstorm, though most thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes.
Why do tornadoes suck things?
The tornado is part of the updraft of a thunderstorm that has become focused and very intense. The pressure inside a tornado is lower than in the surroundings, so air is dran into the tornado and then upwards by the updraft.
How a tornado evolves from a thunderstorm?
well the thunderstorm builds to a super cell which is a sever thunderstorm then all it needs is a rotation
Can a thunderstorm turn into a tornado?
yes and no. A thunderstorm can produce a tornado but does not actually become one. All tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms.
