Could Lightning Provide Earlier Tornado Warnings?
2013年5月31日 · At 2:35, the in-cloud lightning hit 50 flashes per minute. The tornado touched down in Newcastle, Okla., at 2:56. Not all jumps mean the storm is going to strengthen or a tornado is going to...
Severe storms - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2016年4月11日 · Thunderstorms occur around the world, but severe storms are most common in the United States, where they can produce tornadoes, hail, damaging winds, lightning and floods. To protect people and property from these dangerous storms, NOAA forecasters predict severe thunderstorms and warn the public.
Severe Thunderstorm Safety - National Weather Service
Thunderstorms also produce tornadoes and dangerous lightning; heavy rain can cause flash flooding. These hazards are covered in more detail under the tornado, lightning safety and flood safety websites. This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a severe thunderstorm.
Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics - NOAA National Severe …
Lightning can occur between opposite charges within the thunderstorm cloud (intra-cloud lightning) or between opposite charges in the cloud and on the ground (cloud-to-ground lightning). Lightning is one of the oldest observed natural phenomena on earth.
Severe Weather 101: Tornado FAQ - NOAA National Severe …
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted, or that Doppler radar shows a thunderstorm circulation which can spawn a tornado. When a tornado warning is issued for your area, seek safe shelter immediately.
Severe Weather 101: Tornado Basics - NOAA National Severe …
A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris. Tornadoes can be among the most violent phenomena of all atmospheric storms we experience.
How a thunderstorm can produce a tornado | CNN
2022年11月28日 · In this maturing phase, heavy rain, lightning, hail and very strong winds are expected. Sometimes, a strong gust of wind – called a gust front – blows a few moments before rain arrives. It’s...
What Causes Tornadoes? | NOAA SciJinks – All About Weather
2024年11月22日 · A tornado forms from a large thunderstorm. Inside thunderclouds, warm, humid air rises, while cool air falls--along with rain or hail. These conditions can cause spinning air currents inside the cloud.
Tornado facts and information - National Geographic
2019年8月28日 · Learn how these deadly storms form and wreak havoc, and how you can reduce your risk. Tornadoes are vertical funnels of rapidly spinning air. Their winds may top 250 miles an hour and can clear a...
Tornado Hazards - National Weather Service
They provide easy-to-understand infographics, educational materials, and social media content to help the public better prepare for and understand the impacts of tornadoes. Resources are available in multiple languages, ensuring that vital information is accessible to diverse communities, promoting safer environments for all.