The most significant tornadoes of 1989-1999 are:
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∙ 11y agoThe highest winds ever recorded in a tornado were 302 mph in the F5 tornado that hit the Oklahoma City area on May 3, 1999. However, less than 1% of tornadoes actually have their winds measured so other tornadoes that didn't have such measurements were likely stronger.
The most intense tornado damage ever recorded was in Jarrell, Texas on May 27, 1997. This F5 tornado completely obliterated a subdivision, blowing away homes, trees, grass, streets, driveways, and up to 18 inches of topsoil. The debris found was finely granulated.
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∙ 12y agoThe most powerful tornadoes are those rated F5 or EF5.
Yes. Tornadoes are the most dangerous form of severe weather.
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Yes. Tornadoes are cause by severe thunderstorms, most of which fall into a category called supercells.
Tornadoes are most common during the spring months, typically from March to June, in the United States. This is when warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico clashes with cool, dry air from the north, creating the ideal conditions for tornado formation.
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No, it is not
Severe thunderstorms
Cold fronts are most often associates with tornadoes and other severe weather.
Supercell thunderstorms are the most likely type to spawn tornadoes. These thunderstorms are characterized by a rotating updraft, creating an environment conducive for tornado development. Supercells account for the majority of strong and violent tornadoes in the United States.
The most severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occur in a region of the United States called Tornado Alley, which stretches across the Great Plains from Texas to Iowa.
A hurricane They produce STRONG winds, tornadoes, severe thunder storms, ect.
Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms. They can be very destructive and are the most dangerous type of weather a thunderstorm can produce.