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Velocity is speed and direction.
It is important to know the velocity and not just the speed, because with both speed and direction you can figure out where a tornado is going and when it should get there.
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∙ 12y agoIt is important to know if a tornado is coming so you can get to a safe place such as a basement before it hits. If you have no warning and don't go for cover you are more likely to be injured or killed.
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∙ 9y agoIt is important to know a hurricane's velocity and not just it's speed. Velocity will focus on the other aspects of the speed and not mere speed only.
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Do cats know when a tornado is about to hit?
Most likely not. Sometimes animals might know a storm is coming before we do, possibly because they can hear the thunder, but they probably cannot specifically know about a tornado.
How is watching the weather important to your lives?
because if there was a tornado then we wouldn't know until it happened if we watched the news we would know before it happens
What is a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch is a watch that is watching out for tornadoes. A tornado warning is a warning That lets you know that a tornado is spotted.
What instruments can track a tornado?
a Doppler rader tracks a tornado and will tell the wearther people if it's coming
Who to call in case of a tornado?
If a tornado is coming, do not call anyone. Take cover immediately. After a tornado passes you may call the National Weather Service to report that a tornado is in the area. If people are seriously injured or trapped, call 911.
Why is it important to know a tornado's speed?
It is useful to know the wind speed of a tornado because it provides an understanding of tornado intensity and dynamics. It is important to know the forwards peed of a tornado because that is needed to know when a tornado might reach a location in its path.
Why is important to know about tornado alley?
It is important to know about Tornado Alley because it has a high incidence of tornadoes. This is important in the study of tornadoes and also to those who live in the region since, as with any area, it is important to know the potential hazards.
How do scientists know when a tornado is actually coming?
Scientists can detect the signature of a possible tornado using Doppler radar. However, they rely on reports from spotters, police, and the general public to know if a tornado is actually on the ground.
Why is it important to issue tornado warnings as early as possible?
I used to live in Tornado Alley... a tornado watch means that the weather conditions mean it is very likely that a tornado will form in an area. A tornado warning means a tornado has touched down nearby.
Do cats know when a tornado is about to hit?
Most likely not. Sometimes animals might know a storm is coming before we do, possibly because they can hear the thunder, but they probably cannot specifically know about a tornado.
When is the next tornado coming and where?
There is know way of knowing that. The development of an individual tornado might be predicted, at most, a few minutes ahead of time
How could you predict a tornado was coming?
If you can see the tornado
Is tornado coming on Sioux falls on 2011 May 30?
That sort of thing is impossible to know.
Is humid when a tornado is coming?
yes!
Do you cover windows for a tornado?
No. If a tornado is coming you will not have time to board up your windows.
Does purple lightning occur when a tornado is coming?
It can be purple or any other color. The color of the lightning has nothing to do with whether or not a tornado is coming.
What tools meteorologists use to predict and know when a tornado is coming?
Meteorologists rely largely on Doppler radar and eyewitness reports.
