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A tornado is considered a tornado when it reaches the ground

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Is a tornado an event?

Yes. A tornado could be considered an event.


Is Missouri in tornado alley?

Western Missouri is generally considered to be in Tornado Alley.


Is a funnel cloud a tornado?

Not technically. It is the beginning of a tornado, but they are categorized differently. It is not considered a tornado until it reaches the ground with damaging winds.


When does a twister become a tornado?

Twister and tornado are two words for the exact same thing. A tornado is considered such when the violent winds reach the ground.


Why isn't Florida part of tornado alley?

Although Florida has a high frequency of tornadoes, it is not considered part of Tornado Alley because it is very far from it and would best be considered as part of a different tornado-forming region.


Is Illinois the most eastern state in tornado alley?

No. Illinois is usually not considered part of Tornado Alley.


When is the main tornado season in the central US?

April through June is generally considered tornado season.


Do tornaodes really affect the earth's surface?

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What is the strong tornado that forms a cloud of dust when it makes contact with the ground?

It is simply a tornado and even a tornado that is considered "weak" by tornado standards can produce a cloud of dust at ground level.


What time of the year is tornado alley?

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What was the weakest tornado in history?

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What is the top speed of a EF5 tornado?

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