Tornadoes

Tornadoes can occur in Wyoming, but they are most commonly found in the eastern part of the state, particularly in regions like Laramie, Cheyenne, and Casper. These areas are more prone to experiencing tornadoes due to the typical weather patterns and atmospheric conditions that favor tornado development.

Since tornadoes are a form of weather, they are studied by weather scientists. A weather scientist is a meteorologist.

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It is similar to the SPF number on sunscreens, but it is used for clothing.

15-24 is Good, and 50+ is 'Ultimate'.

Once a tornado touches down, very little has a major impact on it. An established tornado can pass over buildings, trees, hills, and even mountains without weakening. The tornado is more affected by the air masses within a thunderstorm.

In terms of effects the tornado has, vegetation and man made structures in the tornado's path are usually damaged or destroyed. In the most violent tornadoes of the top 0.5% or so roads and topsoil may be stripped away.

Yes. Rogers, Arkansas has been hit by tornadoes before and many more have occurred nearby. In general Arkanas is a tornado prone state and contrary to popular belief, not town or city is "protected."

The corner of the basement or a small central room would be the safest place

Since a flying object could possibly crash into a window, and broken glass itself can cause a serious injury don't stand too close to a window.

There were 866 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1980. Note however that at this point in history a significant portion of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably significantly higher than this figure.

Likely the worst thing that a tornado could hit would be a nuclear power plant. The reactor core itself is strong enough to withstand even the most violent tornadoes, but as the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan showed, a disaster that takes out the support systems can lead to a meltdown.

Another nightmare scenario is the potential for a large, violent tornado to strike a major highway packed with rush hour traffic. In such a situation, people would be trapped in the tornado's path and cars offer little protection. Such a scenario could potentially result in hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Such an event almost occurred on May 31, 2013 when a 2.6-mile-wide tornado began to move along I-40 toward Oklahoma City. Fortunately the tornado dissipated before reaching heavy traffic, though 8 people, all in cars, still lost their lives.

Similar concerns exist for the potential for a tornado to strike a crowded venue such as a sports arena or a concert, where people would have little chance to get to safety. In 2008 a tornado struck the Georgia Dome in Atlanta during a basketball game, but fortunately was not strong enough to cause major damage. In 2011 a severe thunderstorm struck the Indiana State Fair. Through no tornado occurred, a severe wind gust cause a stage to collapse, killing seven people and injuring many more.

Elementary schools are also a source of concern. Major tornadoes have struck schools before, killing students. Most recently, in 2013, an EF5 struck two elementary schools in Moore, Oklahoma. Seven 3rd graders were killed at one school. In 1987 a tornado destroyed a church that was holding a head-start graduation, killing 22 people. Most of the dead were parents shielding their children from the debris.

The lowest risk of tornadoes is generally in regions located near the equator, such as the equatorial regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. These areas experience less tornado activity due to the lack of significant temperature variations and weather patterns conducive to tornado formation.

Tornadoes are most likely to occur in Tennessee during the spring and early summer months, especially in April and May. These months typically have the right conditions for severe weather to form, increasing the likelihood of tornadoes.

Yes. Tornadoes are fairly common in Missouri and western Missouri is in Tornado Alley. St Louis has seen several very destructive tornadoes.

Recently, on May 22, 2011 the city of Joplin, Missouri was absolutely devastated by an EF5 tornado that killed 158 people, the deadliest tornado to hit the U.S. since 1947 and the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Damage totaled $2.8 billion, making it the costliest tornado in U.S. history even after adjustments for inflation.

Tornadoes can bring down trees, with intense ones sometimes leveling sections of forest. They can also severely damage developed areas, with th very worst tornadoes leveling entire neighborhoods.

It depends. There are no official boundaries to Tornado Alley and it is shown differently on different maps. Some maps would include Killeen while others would put Killeen slightly south of Tornado Alley.

However, even if it is outside Tornado Alley it can still be hit by strong tornadoes.

Yes. Although hilly or mountainous terrain can sometimes disrupt mechanisms that help tornadoes form, once a tornado touches down hills will not affect it. Some tornadoes even gain strength when passing over hills.

An F10 tornado on the Fujita scale does not exist. The Fujita scale only goes up to F5, which is the most powerful category with wind speeds of over 200 mph. Tornadoes of that intensity are extremely rare and can cause catastrophic damage.

An F100 tornado is the second strongest category on the Fujita scale, capable of significant damage with wind speeds estimated between 207-260 mph. If an F100 tornado were to occur, it could cause extensive destruction to well-built homes, toss vehicles and large objects, and uproot trees. It would pose a significant threat to life and property in its path.

They would have to get every body out of the city wright before it strikes then move every body to a safe place. But that will never happen because the only go up to f-5 but if the winds are 312 that would be f-6 winds

In the past 10 years tornadoes at least 1402 people have been killed by tornadoes, including 1089 in the United States.

Whether or not a town will be hit by a tornado on a given date is impossible to predict unless that tornado has formed and is minutes or seconds away from striking that town.

However, unless the threat of a tornado is imminent the chances of any given town being hit are low.

Tornadoes lift roofs off buildings mainly through the combination of strong winds and pressure differences created by the swirling vortex of air. Bernoulli's principle plays a role by contributing to the lowering of pressure above the roof, creating lift force. This, along with the internal pressure of the building, can lead to the roof being lifted off during a tornado event.

During a tornado, you should prepare supplies such as non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, important documents, and any necessary medications. It is also important to have a plan in place for where to take shelter during the storm.

It is Texas that records the most tornadoes, with an average total of about 135 a year. Kansas has the most tornadoes per area (or per square mile). Recall that Texas has a lot more area than the other states in tornado alley.

Since records began in 1950 there have been at least 1,087 confirmed tornadoes in Tennessee. However, the actual number of tornadoes is probably higher, as in the early part of this period were missed.

Yes, Midwest City, Oklahoma, has been hit by tornadoes in the past. The city is located in "Tornado Alley," which is prone to tornado activity. Residents are encouraged to have emergency plans in place for severe weather events.