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Visible signs of a possible tornado often start as rotation in the clouds of a severe thunderstorm, often with a lowered section of the cloud base called a wall cloud. As this happens a cloud of dust may appear near the ground as something called a rear-flank downdraft wraps around the rotation.
Then a cone, funnel or elephant trunk shaped projection may lower itself from the cloud base. A cloud of dust and debris under this funnel cloud usually means that the tornado has touched down.
What else can I help you with?
A severe storm that forms from a rapidly rotating funnel cloud is a?
tornado. Tornadoes are violent, dangerous rotating columns of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, forming a destructive vortex.
Rotating cloud before tornado?
Before a tornado forms, a rotating cloud can indicate the potential for severe weather. This rotating motion is often seen in supercell thunderstorms, which have the right conditions for tornado development. A rotating cloud can show that the storm is strong and organized, increasing the likelihood of a tornado forming.
What does a tornado taste like?
A tornado doesn't really taste like anything. However, they are often described as smelling like a mix of rain and fresh cut wood.
What is it called in the middle of a tornado?
Like a hurricane, the middle of the tornado is called the Eye.
What are the 4 steps of tornado formation?
The 4 stages are:The organizing stage where the tornado touches down and intensifies.The mature state when the tornado is at its largest and usually its strongest.The shrinking stage in which a tornado begins to lose energy.The rope stage where a tornado starts to break up.
What a tornado looks like?
A waterspout it a tornado that forms on a body of water. It looks like a land formed tornado but on a smaller scale.
How does a tornado look like?
A tornado looks either looks tall and skiny, short and fat,or medium sized.
What are the beginnings of a tornado called?
The process of a tornado forming is called tornado genesis. Usually a tornado is a funnel cloud before it touches down.
What does the inside of a tornado look like?
Within the funnel it looks like a very thick, fast-moving fog. The center of the tornado may be clear, giving the appearance of a tube.
Why is there a Google article saying Shoji Tabuchi died in tornado in Branson?
The article is a hoax on what looks like a prank website. There were no deaths from the tornado in Branson.
How can you tell if a tornado is forming?
it could be warm and it could be cold and if you look closely you can see like a traingle connected to the clowds.!!
Is Tennessee a state in tornado valley?
No. Tennessee is east of Tornado Alley. Some put it in another tornado forming region called "Dixie Alley."
What do tornadoes look like in the middle?
In most cases the dust and condensation in the tornado would make it impossible to see much of anything. However in some cases the inside of a tornado looks like a hollow tube.
Why is a dust devil called a mini tornado?
A dust devil is called a mini tornado because it looks similar to a tornado in appearance, with a spinning column of air picking up dust and debris. However, dust devils are much smaller and weaker than tornadoes, typically only reaching speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.
Can tornado's always be seen?
Yes it can be seen. You can even see it forming.
Is Kentucky in a tornado belt?
Yes. Kentucky is in a tornado forming region known as "Dixie Alley."They are subject to tornadoes but nothing like Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and Kansas experience.
What is the name given to a tornado over open water?
A tornado that forms on a lake or sea is called a waterspout.
