An F5 tornado, now EF5 since the scale changed of 2007.
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
The most dangerous category of tornado is EF5. It is the most dangerous because it is the strongest and the most destructive level of tornado. In an EF5 tornado well built houses will be completely blown away and disintegrate, so even being in the basement does not guarantee survival. These tornadoes produce large debris flying at high speeds that will result in serious injury or death if it strikes a person.
Most tornadoes form in violent thunderstorms called supercells.
Generally not. If a tornado is closing in on you a car is one of the most dangerous places to be. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming close get out of it and seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no such shelter is available take cover in a ditch or depression.
The world's most dangerous storms include:hurricanestyphoonstornadoesheavy rainNOTE: These are NOT 'storms': flooding, landslides, earthquakes
Flying debris is the most dangerous part in a tornado.
No. EF5 is the strongest tornado on the Enhanced Fujita and therefore the most dangerous type.
No. Tornadoes are most dangerous when they hit a city or town. Then as the tornado starts destroying buildings it generates flying debris, which is what causes most tornado deaths and injuries.
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
The most dangerous category of tornado is EF5. It is the most dangerous because it is the strongest and the most destructive level of tornado. In an EF5 tornado well built houses will be completely blown away and disintegrate, so even being in the basement does not guarantee survival. These tornadoes produce large debris flying at high speeds that will result in serious injury or death if it strikes a person.
No. Cyclones and tornadoes are completely different phenomena.
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The most dangerous place to be is outside with no access to shelter.
The one that you are nearest to. All are dangerous depending on their location.
The late afternoon and early evening are generally the most dangerous time for tornadoes.
No, tornadoes do not cause floods. The most dangerous thing in a tornado is flying debris carried by the wind.
The most dangerous time of day for tornadoes is generally the late afternoon and early evening.