Tornadoes

The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the strength of a Tornado by the damage it has caused!

Both tornadoes and hurricanes are violent weather events with powerful winds that rotate in a cyclonic directions, that is counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern (with the exception of a very small percentage of tornadoes). Both have low barometric pressure at their centers.

Despite these similarities, tornadoes and hurricanes are very different.

A hurricane is a large-scale storm known generically as a tropical cyclone. It is its own, self sustaining weather system and is typically a few hundred miles across. As the generic term implies, hurricanes form primarily in the tropics. They develop over warm ocean water and gain their spin from the Coriolis effect, a consequence of Earth's spin. As large scale storm systems, hurricanes take several days to form, and most changes to hurricanes happen over the course of hours or days. Some hurricanes last for weeks. The primary threat from hurricanes is flooding from torrential rain, and the wind pushing seawater onto land in what is called a storm surge. The wind itself is a danger as well. Sometimes, severe thunderstorms develop in the outer rain bands of hurricanes, sometimes resulting in tornadoes. To qualify as a hurricane, a tropical cyclone must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph. Sustained winds near 200 mph have been recorded.

By contrast, a tornado is a small scale event dependent on a parent thunderstorm. Most tornadoes are no more than a few hundred feet wide, though some can exceed a mile, or on rare occasions 2 miles in diameter. Tornadoes are not as limited as hurricanes in geographic distribution. They can occur almost anywhere, but they typically form on land in temperate or subtropical regions. Unlike hurricanes, tornadoes are too small to be significantly influenced by the Coriolis effect, at least not directly. In stead they gain their spin from vertical wind shear, or differences in wind speed and direction with altitude, interacting with thunderstorms. As small scale events tornadoes form in a matter of minutes, and usually don't last more than a few minutes. Some last mere seconds. On rare occasions, however a tornado may last for a few hours. The primary cause of damage in tornadoes is their wind, which can severely damage or destroy buildings, and topple trees. The wind may also carry debris, which cause additional damage and is responsible for most tornado deaths. There is no official minimum wind speed, though the EF0 wind range begins at 65 mph, tornadoes have been rated with winds estimated as low as 55 mph. Winds to over 300 mph have been recorded.

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Tornadoes do not build anything (constructive) They destroy things (destructive)

There is air and thus oxygen inside of them. Contrary to popular belief, although pressure is low inside a tornado it is not a complete vacuum.

Tornadoes hit Wichita, Kansas most often compared to other cities in the state. Wichita is located in what is known as "Tornado Alley," making it a frequent target for such severe weather events.

Tornadoes typically form in the lower atmosphere, specifically within the troposphere. This is where most of Earth's weather occurs, and tornadoes develop within severe thunderstorms that extend from the surface up into the lower troposphere.

Yes, Tennessee has experienced tornadoes in the past. Tornadoes are not uncommon in the region due to its geographic location and weather patterns. It is important for residents of Tennessee to be prepared and have a plan in case of severe weather events.

Tornadoes can cause some soil erosion both directly by blowing it away and indirectly by removing vegetation. In extreme cases a tornado may remove a couple feet of topsoil. Other than that tornadoes do not significantly affect topography.

The largest tornado and deadliest tornado in Oklahoma tornado were actually two separate tornadoes.

The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history was the Woodward tornado of April 9, 1947. This tornado killed a total of 181 people; 68 in Texas, and 107 in Oklahoma. It was estimated to be between 1 and 2 miles wide.

The largest tornado in Oklahoma history may be debated. The official title holder is the El Reno tornado of May 31, 2013. This tornado was measured by Doppler Radar to be 2.6 miles wide. It killed 8 people. However a likely contender for widest on record is the Mulhall tornado of May 3, 1999. Doppler Radar indicated that this tornado may have been as much as 4.3 miles wide. This tornado killed 2 people.

Weather reports typically provide forecasts based on current conditions and statistical models; however, predicting tornadoes with absolute certainty is not always possible. It is crucial to stay updated on local weather alerts and advisories for accurate information regarding tornado risks in Bonaire, Georgia tomorrow.

The safest room in a split-level house during a tornado is typically a small, windowless room on the lowest level of the home, such as a basement or a bathroom. It's important to avoid rooms with windows and be as interior as possible to protect against flying debris.

There have been tens of thousands of tornadoes with widley varying degrees of impact. Here are three examples that show a good deal of that variability.

On July 24, 2010 a tornado moved across portions of Chautauqua County, New York. Most of the tornado's damage was to trees as it move through partially forested areas. The tornado then struck the town of Mayville before crossing Lake Chautauqua and striking Dewittville. Homes were damaged, boats were overturned, and at least one condo lost its roof. No deaths were reported though a few minor injuries occurred. In total, the tornado was on the ground for 7.6 miles and caused $5 million worth of property damage. The tornado was rated EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5.

On April 27, 2011 the United States was struck by the largest and most destructive tornado outbreak ever recorded. One of the worst tornadoes of this day touched down Southwest of Hackleburg, Alabama and moved rapidly northeast, destroying 75% of that town. Some houses were completely swept away. Eighteen people died in and near Hackleburg The tornado continued on, tearing pavement from roads and devastating the town of Phil Campbell, where numerous homes and the church were swept away and twenty seven people died. The tornado continued to intensefy as it hit Oak Grove, where more homes were swept away and vehicles were mangled. More homes were devastated as the tornado passed near the towns of Moulton and Mount Hope. The tornado the stuck Tanner, destroying a large portion of that town, with more houses swept away. The tornado weakened somewhat as its struck Harvest and Toney, but still remained extremly violent as numerous homes were destroyed. It then weakened substantially, causing tree damage as it crossed into Tennessee. The tornado then reintensified, causing significant damage to a few farms before finally dissipating. This tornado killed 72 people and injured nearly 150, making it the deadliest tornado in Alabama history. It traveled 132 miles and caused $1.29 billion in property damage, making it one of the costliest tornadoes on record and giving it one of the longest verifiable damage paths. Due to the incredible damage that occurred, the tornado was rated EF5, the highest rating possible.

On June 24, 2012 a tornado touched down near Naples, Florida, toppling trees, badly damaging a pool lanai, and causing minor roof damage. There were no deaths or injuries. The tornado was intermittently on the ground for 1.7 miles and caused $35,000 in property damage. The tornado was rated EF0, the lowest rating possible.

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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.