Tornadoes

A severe thunderstorm known as a supercell forms It begins in an area where cold dry polar air meets warm moist tropical air and the atmosphere is unstable The wind coming into this storm?

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Factors that can weaken a tornado include encountering cooler air or rain, interacting with other storms or boundaries, and encountering friction from the Earth's surface. Additionally, disruption from terrain features or outflow winds from a nearby storm can also contribute to weakening a tornado.

They can, but they do not need to. Tornadoes formed by meachanisms within a thunderstorm and are not dependent when whther the storm is over or near water. The state with the highest number of tornadoes per area unit is Kansas, which does not have any bodies of water more significant than some rivers and small lakes.

An EF2 tornado is considered to be a significant tornado with wind speeds between 111-135 mph. It can cause considerable damage to buildings and vegetation, overturn vehicles, and pose a threat to human life. Preparedness and quick response are crucial in minimizing the impact of an EF2 tornado.

Sometimes. Tornadoes form during thunderstorms and it is difficult to cast a shadow with an overcast sky. In some cases, though, the sun shines in from the side and illuminates a tornado, in which case it would cast a shadow.

This is likely a tornado, a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can cause significant damage and pose a threat to life and property. It is important to take shelter in a sturdy building or underground if one is approaching.

Tornado season in Oklahoma typically spans from late April to early June, peaking in May. However, tornadoes can occur throughout the year due to the state's geography and weather patterns. Citizens are advised to stay informed and prepared for potential tornadoes.

The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates tornadoes from EF0 to EF5 based on how bad their damage is.

EF0 is the weakest category. Their damage is minimal and includes broken tree limbs, downed gutters, and missing shingles. Estimated winds in such a tornado are 65-85 mph.

A tornado with estimated winds of 111-135 mph. Damage includes: Roofs torn off frame houses; mobile homes demolished; boxcars overturned; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles generated; cars lifted off ground.

The EF Scale (Enhanced Fujita Scale) measures the strength of a tornado from EF0 to EF5 based on damage

An EF1 is the second weakest category, with estimated wind from 86 to 110 mph.

Damage includes badly stripped roofs, broken windows, and overturned trailers.

Tornadoes are morally neutral, they are not good and they are not evil. It is what it is -- a violent windstorm. Tornadoes do not choose to be destructive they don't have consciousness or the ability to make a choice. Simply put, it is a natural occurence that must be dealt with when it comes.

Forest Park was hit by an F2 tornado on May 8, 1978 and an F0 tornado on January 19, 2001.

An F1 tornado is considered weak, with wind speeds ranging from 73 to 112 mph. Damage caused by an F1 tornado can include broken tree branches, shingles blown off roofs, and overturned outdoor furniture. While it is not as destructive as stronger tornadoes, it can still pose a threat to people and property.

Hurricane is basically a huge storm that forms in water and gets stronger as it goes over water but when it goes over land it gets weaker. They eye of the hurricane is calm though. Tornado are huge gusts of wind that spirally flow and can suck people and things up. Cyclones are like hurricanes except without the thunder and rainstorms and mostly wind.

Since official record keeping began in 1950 there have been no recorded tornadoes in Wisconsin in the month of February. This should be taken with a grain of salt however, as Winsconsin could easily have had in February before 1950, or could have had a weak tornado that was never recorded.

Yes. On June 21, 1969 an F3 tornado struck Salina, Kansas injuring dozens and causing millions of dollars in damage.

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Yes, Altoona, PA does have tornado sirens installed to warn residents of approaching tornadoes or severe weather conditions. These sirens are part of the community's emergency alert system to help keep residents safe and informed during emergencies.

It depends on individual experiences and perspectives, but generally speaking, a tsunami is considered scarier due to its massive scale, destructive power, and ability to cause widespread devastation along coastlines. Tornado sirens, while alarming, are more localized and can be better prepared for with advance warning systems.

An F3 tornado typically lasts between 10 and 20 minutes, but some can persist for longer depending on the path and intensity of the storm. These tornadoes can travel for several miles and cause significant damage during their lifespan.

A tornado is a violent swirling funnel that usually happens in very intense thunderstorms.

They form when thunderstorms start rotating due to interactions with wind shear. This rotation then tightens and intensifies to form a tornado.

Depends on how you define a tornado. If your definition is a swirling mess of dust and ground debris, then yes. But a true tornado is attached to the cloud base in the updraft section of a storm. A gust front is an outflow of cold air from the downdraft part of the storm. Associated with a Gust front is low, fast-moving clouds and extreme straight-line winds. In a gust-front, the clouds are usually not attached to the cloud base. Due to the straight line winds, debris can be picked off the ground and spin in the air. These are called gust-nadoes. These gust-nadoes are usually quite weak like you said, but are not classified as actual tornadoes. These gust-nadoes are about as equivalent to a dust devil found in dry regions, or other wind caused swirls.

There were no F5 or EF5 tornadoes in 2010. Some suspect that the Bowdle, South Dakota tornado of May 22 may have reached EF5 intensity. However, it did little damage as it moved over open country, and so could not be rated higher than EF4.

Hurricanes occur in the tropics, while tornadoes can occur in various regions, including the tropics. In the tropics, tornadoes are less common compared to hurricanes due to the different atmospheric conditions that typically favor the formation of hurricanes over tornadoes.

Yes, tornadoes can exceed 300 mph in extreme cases. The highest wind speeds ever recorded in a tornado are estimated to have been around 300-318 mph, making them among the most powerful natural phenomena on Earth. These extremely high wind speeds are associated with the most intense tornadoes, such as EF5 tornadoes.