How long does it take for a tornado to touch down?

Answer 1

This question can be interpreted multiple ways.

In terms of how wide a tornado is (diameter), the average tornado is 50 yards (45 meters) wide,. But sizes can range from less than 10 yards (9 meters) to as much as 2.5 miles (4 km).

In terms of path length (how far a tornado travels), the average damage path is 5 miles (8 km) long, but it can vary from only a few yards (meters) to over 200 miles (320 km).

In terms of duration (how long a tornado lasts), the average tornado is on the ground for about 10 minutes. But a tornado can last anywhere from just a few seconds to over 3 hours.

In terms of how high up a tornado extends (how tall it is), they can range anywhere from 1 to 4 miles (1.6 to 6.5 km).

Answer 2

In most cases it takes about 30-45 minutes for a tornado to form from when a thunderstorm starts rotating. Once the tornado itself starts forming though, it can touch down in a matter of seconds.

Answer 3

From when a thunderstorm first starts rotating it can take 30-45 minutes to produce a tornado, though some can become tornadic in as little as 15. Once a tornado starts to form it can touch down in under a minute.

Answer 4

It varies considerably depending on how large the tornado is and how fast it is moving. A typical tornado will not be over any given spot for more than a few seconds, but it can take much longer. A half-mile wide tornado moving at the typical speed of 30 miles per hour would take a full minute to clear a location. One tornado was reported to have stood still over the same spot for more than 90 minutes.

Answer 5

It typically takes 30-45 minutes between when a thunderstorm first starts roatating and when it produces a tornado. Once a tornado starts to develop in can touch down withing a few seconds.

Answer 6

There is no certain temperature for tornadoes to form, though often the weather is hot and humid before a tornado.

Answer 7

spring and summer

Answer 8

4 days