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Since tornadoes are spawned by thunderstorms they are often accompanied by lightning.

Additionally, some survivors have reported seeing the inside of a tornado frequently lit up by lightning.

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Tornadoes and lightning are often associated with severe thunderstorms. Lightning can occur before, during, or after a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can form within severe thunderstorms where there is intense updraft and rotation in the atmosphere, which can be fueled by lightning activity.


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