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The NOAA can issue warnings over the radio if a tornado has been detected by a Doppler radar or if someone has phoned the NOAA saying they've spotted a tornado.
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What is a tornado emergency?
A tornado emergency is a special kind of tornado warning that is issued when a large tornado is threatening a populated area. A tornado emergency indicates a more dangerous situation than an ordinary tornado warning.
Is a tornado watch or warning worse?
A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.
How close does a tornado have to be to issue a warning?
A tornado warning is when someone has seen a funnel cloud or when a tornado touchdown has been reported. A tornado warning is in play for the people near, or remotely near, or even right next to the tornadic activity area. I agree, but when they give out a warning, it is most likely they'll do it by county.
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.
When a tornado has been seen in the sky or on a weather radar in your area the national weather service issues a what?
The National Weather Service issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been spotted on the ground or indicated by weather radar in your area. This is to alert residents to take immediate shelter and protect themselves from the approaching tornado.
A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?
Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.
Is A tornado warning a warning that tornadoes are expected?
Sort of. A tornado warning means that either a tornado has already formed or may form very soon.
What has the potential of producing a tornado with little or no advanced tornado warning?
Severe thunderstorms have the potential of producing a tornado with little or no advanced tornado warning.
Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?
No. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or has already been spotted.
Is this sentence in passive voice or active voice The tornado warning scared you?
"The tornado warning scared you." is active voice. "You were scared by the tornado warning." is passive voice.
When will the next tornado warning be?
Such a thing is impossible to predict. A tornado warning itself is a prediction that the threat of a tornado is imminent. As soon as signs indicate that a tornado warning is warranted, then one is issued. So there is no way of nowing when a tornado warning is going to be issued until it actually happens.
If a tornado is spotted what will be issued?
Tornado warning
What is higher alert tornado warning or watch?
A tornado warning is a higher level of alert, often meaning that a tornado has formed.
What does it mean when meteorologists issue a tornado warning?
When a tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected or if a thunderstorm may produce a tornado at any moment.
What's a tornado warning?
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.
What is the average warning time of a tornado strike?
The average warning time for a tornado strike is around 13 minutes. However, warning times can vary depending on the location and specific circumstances of the tornado. It is important to have a plan in place to quickly seek shelter when a tornado warning is issued.
What is a difference between a tornado drill and a tornado warning?
A tornado drill is like a fire drill but for tornadoes: practice for the possibility of a tornado. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been detected or is likely to form soon.
