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Tornadoes are usually preceded by heavy rain and often by hail.

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On what type of day do tornadoes form?

Tornadoes are formed during powerful thunderstorms, which are usually preceded by hot, humid weather and followed by milder conditions.


Do tornadoes start by rainy weather?

Tornadoes form in thunderstorms so they are usually accompanied by or preceded by rain. But the rain itself is not the main factor in tornado formation as storms with little or no rain can also produce tornadoes.


What precipitation is in tornadoes?

Tornadoes can be associated with hail and heavy rain, but their formation does not involve precipitation. Tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms where strong updrafts of warm, moist air create a rotating column of air that extends to the ground.


What usually precedes a tornado?

A tornado is often preceded by severe thunderstorms, characterized by dark clouds, heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Tornadoes can form when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air, creating conditions for the development of rotating thunderstorms known as supercells.


Can it be hot around a Tornado?

Yes. Tornadoes are often preceded by hot weather.


Are tornadoes fun?

Usually not for the people who experience them. Tornadoes are usually very scary when they hit.


Do tornadoes usually move from southwest to northwest?

No. Tornadoes usually move from southwest to northeast.


Which edge of the storm usually has tornadoes?

Tornadoes usually form in the southwest portion of a thunderstorm, which is usually the rear part.


Should you close your windows during a tornado warning?

No. If a tornado warning is issued, you should take cover as quickly as possible. Since tornadoes are usually preceded by rain, there is a good chance you will have closed your windows anyway.


What do tornadoes usually do?

destroy


Are Tornadoes usually big or small?

Tornadoes are usually small, especially compared with other weather events. They are usually a few hundred feet wide.


What precipitation is associated with tornadoes?

Tornadoes are usually accompanied by rain and commonly by hail.