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Tornadoes are rated based on the severity of the damage they cause.
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What is the scale that is used to classify an describe the effects of earthquakes on structures and local damage conditions?
Mercalli scale
What condition is used to classifiy a tornado?
The Fujita scale is used to classify the strength and intensity of a tornado.The Fujita scale goes up to F5, the most intense. The scale is located in the related links section.
Is it always windy before a tornado?
No. It is not uncommon for conditions to become unusually calm before a tornado strikes.
What indicates that a tornado warning should be given?
A tornado watch is issued when general weather conditions in a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Tornado watches are numbered in the order that they are issued. So tornado watch 4 is the 4th tornado watch issued in the country that year.
When is an announcement made that a tornado is possible?
If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.
What condition is used to classify a tornado?
Tornadoes are classified based on the severity of the damage they cause.
How do you classify a tornado with winds 120 mph?
A tornado with estimated winds of 120 mph would be rated EF2.
What is the scale that is used to classify an describe the effects of earthquakes on structures and local damage conditions?
Mercalli scale
Can you classify the Chesapeake Bay study area as a mini tornado alley?
No. While the Chesapeake Bay areas does get tornadoes, it is not particularly tornado prone.
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.
If a tornado have been seen is that a tornado watch?
No, a tornado watch is issued when the general weather conditions can produces tornadoes. If a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued.
Is a tornado watch better than a tornado warning?
Yes. A tornado watch simply means that general conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been detected or may form at any moment.
What condition is used to classifiy a tornado?
The Fujita scale is used to classify the strength and intensity of a tornado.The Fujita scale goes up to F5, the most intense. The scale is located in the related links section.
Is there a tornado watch right now?
No. A tornado watch means the general weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes. If a tornado has been sighted then a tornado warning is issued.
What are conditions like on the ground before during and after a tornado?
before a tornado it is usally calm after a strong tornado there is lots of debris and during a tornado there are things flying everywhere
What does a tornado watch indicate?
A tornado watch indicates that general weather conditions favor development of tornadoes.
Is a Tornado watch good?
No. A tornado watch means that conditions in a large region are likely to produce tornadoes.
