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A thunderstorm will cause a tornado. The thunderstorm clouds are the Cumulonimbus clouds. The majority of thunderstorms that produce tornadoes are in a special class called supercells. These are the most powerful thunderstorms on earth and are noted for having a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone.
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Does every tornado have a vortex?
Yes, every tornado has a vortex, which is the rapidly rotating column of air that extends from the base of the storm clouds to the ground. This vortex is what causes the destructive winds associated with tornadoes.
What causes a tornado to move or change direction?
A number of things. Outflow from the parent storm or a nearby storm can give a tornado a "push" in a new direction. Larger scale wind currents can change the direction of the parent storm itself
What is a tornado shelter called?
It is usually called a tornado shelter. It may be called a storm cellar if it is underground.
When a storm turns into a tornado what type of cloud does it become?
When a storm develops into a tornado, it is typically associated with a type of cloud called a supercell. Supercells are large, rotating thunderstorms that have the potential to spawn tornadoes due to the strong updrafts and wind shear within the storm.
What is the anvil part of the tornado?
The anvil is not part of the tornado, it is part of the parent thunderstorm. The anvil forms when the storm cloud grows upward until hitting a layer of stable air that it cannot rise through. This causes the top of the storm to flatten and spread out.
What kind of storm has the most powerful winds on Earth?
A tornado.
When a tornado goes over water it becomes what kind of storm?
A waterspout.
What is a tornado warned storm?
A tornado warned storm is a thunderstorm for which a tornado warning has been issued, meaning that the storm is producing rotation that can spawn a tornado.
Is a tornado a type of storm?
A tornado comes from a type of storm called a rotating thunderstorm, but is not a storm, itself.
Can a storm mix with a tornado?
A tornado does not "mix" with other storms. A tornado is part of a larger parent storm, though.
What kind of different weather do you have?
thunder storm sunny cloudy rainy day snowstorm tornado
Can a storm turn in to a tornado?
A storm can't turn into a tornado, it a thunderstorm can produce one.
What is a tornado threat or tornado warned Storm?
A tornado warned storm is a thunderstorm for which a tornado warning has been issued, indicating that it is capable of producing a tornado. A tornado threat is a general term that refers to the danger tornadoes may pose to an area during a particular storm.
What does spawn a tornado mean?
When a storm spawns a tornado it produce a tornado.
What is a 7 letter word for a violent storm?
Tornado.
What type of storm makes a tornado?
Tornadoes are most often produced by a kind of thunderstorm called a supercell.
What chases the tornado?
storm chasers chase the tornado
