Tornadoes

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'Latent heat' means heat that is absorbed but does not result in a temperature increase. A good example of latent heat is boiling of water:

H2O(l) + heat = H2O(g)

However, the temperature remains at 100 deg C while water is boiling, so that the heat being consumed is used to vaporize water and not to increase the temperature of the liquid.

Latent heat can be added to the atmosphere by evaporation of water. Since a water molecule contains more heat at a given temperature than an air (N2 and O2) molecule, its presence increases the heat content of the air without changing the temperature.

An F4 tornado is classified as an intense tornado with wind speeds between 207-260 mph. The damage it can cause is devastating, often leveling well-constructed houses and sending cars flying through the air. The path of destruction can be several miles long and a mile wide.

Tornadoes typically move in the direction of the prevailing winds, but they can also change direction due to the local terrain. Tornadoes can move downhill if the conditions are right, but it is not common.

Damage: $10 billion (1989 USD)
$17.6 billion (2009 USD)

Areas affected:
Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, North Carolina, most of eastern North America

The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history occurred on May 8, 1840, in the town of Irving. This tornado resulted in the deaths of an estimated 78 people, making it the deadliest tornado on record in the state.

There are a lot of people who study tornadoes such as storm spotters and storm chasers as well as tons of meteorologists. The National Weather Service are the main people who study tornadoes along with the different centers located within the National Weather Service such as the Severe Storms Laboratory, and the Storm Prediction Center. They do it to gain a better understanding of tornadoes and their inner workings to try and create better technology which could help save more lives.

It varies widely. Some tornadoes travel less than a kilometer. A typical path might by 5 to 10 kilometers. Not very many tornadoes will travel more than 50 kilometers, however there are extreme cases. A handful of tornadoes have been recorded with paths over 300 kilometers long, with the record path length being 352 kilometers.

Yes, Georgia is not typically considered part of Tornado Alley, which is a region in the central United States known for frequent tornado activity. However, Oklahoma is often included in Tornado Alley due to its high concentration of tornadoes and severe weather conditions.

Thunderstorms are characterized by the presence of cumulonimbus clouds, which are large, towering clouds that indicate the potential for heavy rain, lightning, thunder, and strong winds. Thunderstorms require warm, moist air near the ground and instability in the atmosphere to form. Additionally, a trigger, such as a cold front or converging air masses, is often needed to initiate the development of a thunderstorm.

Tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states. However. Most tornadoes happen in or near the area known as tornado alley, which extends north from Texas to South Dakota and includes parts of some adjacent states.

evacuating from a tornado is not advised. You are safest underground or inside a sturdy building. In one well-known case of people trying to flee a tornado 25 of the 42 deaths were in cars. Some of these people killed trying to flee left homes that the tornado never touched.

When a tornado strikes the ground, it can cause significant damage by tearing apart structures, uprooting trees, and tossing debris at high speeds. Tornadoes can create a path of destruction that is several miles long and can be up to a mile wide. It is important to take shelter immediately in a sturdy building or underground if a tornado is approaching.

On average, the United States experiences about 1,250 tornadoes per year. This number can vary greatly depending on the year and the weather patterns. Tornadoes can occur in any state, but they are more common in certain regions known as "Tornado Alley."

No, tornadoes typically have wind speeds much higher than 74 mph. Tornado wind speeds can range from 65 mph to over 300 mph, with stronger tornadoes capable of producing winds over 200 mph. A tornado with 74 mph winds would likely be considered a weak tornado.

The most drastic temperature changes during the start of spring in the US typically occur in the Midwest region, particularly in states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. These areas can experience wide temperature fluctuations as winter transitions to spring.

Long term predictions about tornadoes are impossible to make. While there is a chance that Frankfort, NY could get a tornado, there is no way of say where or when. The same goes for any location.

The best place to hide during a tornado outside is in a low-lying area like a ditch or culvert, away from trees, cars, and other debris that could become projectiles in high winds. Lie flat and cover your head to protect yourself from debris. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges or highway overpasses as these are not safe options.

There is no such thing as an F7 tornado. The maximum rating is F5. Even then, ratings for tornadoes are based on damage, not size.

A supercell tornado forms from the larger circulation of the mesocyclone, which is a rotating updraft within a supercell that is a few miles across and has a measurable pressure deficit. Strong tornadoes are almost always supercell tornadoes.

Non-supercell tornadoes form in the absence of a preexisting mesocyclone and instead form from the interaction of localized twisting in the air at low levels with the updraft of a thunderstorm. Such tornadoes are typically referred to as landspouts. They are generally weaker than supercell tornadoes, rarely exceeding EF1 intensity.

The strongest tornado in the Fujita scale is F5.

The Wichita-Andover Tornado first touched down near Clearwater, KS at 5:57 PM CDT and traveled northeast for approximately one hour and 13 minutes. After traveling on ground for about 45 miles, it dissipated at 7:10 PM CDT, 5 miles north of El Dorado, KS.