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Thunderstorms are most likely to form when the air is warm and humid.

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Is a funnel cloud that touches the ground a thunderhead or a supercell?

Neither. A funnel cloud that touches the ground is a tornado. A thunderhead is the sort of cloud that develops into a thunderstorm, and a supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.


What is a tornado most likely to be produced from?

A tornado is most likely to be produce from a type of thunderstorm called a supercell.


What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?

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.


Is there a twister named super cell?

No. A supercell is a type of powerful, rotating thunderstorm. It is the type of storm most likely to produce a tornado.


What type of thunderstorm is most likely to hit at night?

every type of thunderstorm


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.


Its 2 00 AM in the northeastern US Thunderstorm rumbles on the horizon What type is it mostly likely to be?

It is most likely a summertime heat storm commonly referred to as a "pop-up" or "pulse" thunderstorm, which occurs due to the build-up of heat and moisture during the day. These storms usually produce localized heavy rain, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds.


Is a severe thunderstorm likely to hit Florida?

Yes


What is a supercell hailstorm?

A hailstorm is a thunderstorm that produces hail, a form of hard, frozen precipitation. A supercell is the most powerful class of thunderstorm on Earth, characterized by a strong, rotating updraft. Because of the strong updraft, supercells are the most likely kind of storm to produce damaging hail.


Why is a thunderstorm named a tornado?

Thunderstorms are not called tornadoes, however, some thunderstorms will produce tornadoes. The word tornado likely comes from the Spanish word "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm" being combined with another Spanish word "tornar" meaning "to turn" in reference to the rotation of a tornado.


Does a severe thunderstorm warning occur a tornado?

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.


Do tornadoes have to touch the ground?

No, tornadoes do not have to touch the ground to be considered a tornado. A tornado is considered to be a rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. However, not all tornadoes reach the ground, and those that do are most likely considered more dangerous.