It is uncertain at this point. If the storms approaching western North Carolina intensify, it will be possible.
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Second, it sure looks like it! The storms currently (as of 7:40 PM Eastern Time, 4/28/2014) moving accross Tennessee are showing on the weather radar in all shades of yellows, Oranges, reds, purples and even scarier colors.
Most severe thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes. If a tornado is detected or it is believed a storm might produce one a tornado warning is issued, which is more serious than a severe thunderstorm warning. A thunderstorm that produces a tornado is automatically classified as severe even if other severe weather (damaging non-tornadic wind or large hail) does not occur.
There does not appear to be such an incident based on a look at available data. Such a situation is unlikely to arise, since the Storm Prediction Center is in charge of issuing both severe weather outlooks and tornado watches. If it saw fit to issue a PDS tornado watch, it would likely issue a moderate or high risk outlook as well.
This is known as a supercell thunderstorm. Supercells are long-lived and rotating storms that have the potential to produce tornadoes due to the presence of a persistent rotating updraft called a mesocyclone. These storms are capable of producing severe weather and are closely monitored by meteorologists for their potential to produce tornadoes.
If the weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur then you should carry an umbrella. Thunderstorms often occur alongside of rainstorms, and it is better to be safe than sorry.
The severe weather watch is when a group of meterologist decide that conditions are appropriate for an abnormally severe storm to occur. They will then alarm the public that it is likely for one of these storms to occur. Therefore, it is a good idea to be on the look out to prevent injury.
Probably not. Tornado activity for April 29 appears to be winding down for the night. However, tornadoes are still possible on April 30.
A tornado warning is an advisory that is issued when a tornado has either been spotted or detected or that a thunderstorm in the area is likely to produce a tornado soon.
every type of thunderstorm
Most severe thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes. If a tornado is detected or it is believed a storm might produce one a tornado warning is issued, which is more serious than a severe thunderstorm warning. A thunderstorm that produces a tornado is automatically classified as severe even if other severe weather (damaging non-tornadic wind or large hail) does not occur.
Yes
A tornado is most likely to be produce from a type of thunderstorm called a supercell.
yes.
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.
A thunderstorm would never result from an earthquake. Earthquakes can cause fires by breaking gas lines and electrical wires, but there is no mechanism by which an earthquake could cause a thunderstorm.
Thunderstorms are most likely to form when the air is warm and humid.
A severe weather warning is wen extreme weather is reported. Examples: * Snow storm * Ligntning storm A severe weather warning is when meteorologists predict extreme weather. Examples: * Blizzard * Flash flood
The cumulonimbus cloud.