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A tornado warning means that either a tornado or funnel cloud has been spotted to detected or that strong rotation that could lead to a tornado has been detected within a thunderstorm.

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What happens to the stuff in a tornado when the tornado stops?

The debris and objects that were lifted by the tornado will fall back to the ground. Depending on the intensity of the tornado, the damage to buildings and structures can be severe. Recovery efforts, cleanup, and assessment of the affected area typically follow after the tornado dissipates.


What does tornado watch 4 mean?

A tornado watch means that atmospheric conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. Watch 4 refers to the specific geographical area or region where the tornado watch is in effect, usually identified by a number or name. Residents in that area should stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued.


How many people died in the tornado at Arkansas?

There have been many tornadoes in Arkansas. However, given the timing, you presumeably mean the tornado that struck the towns of Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014. That tornado killed 16 people.


What does it mean if a tornado touches down?

When a tornado "touches down," it means that the funnel cloud associated with the tornado has made contact with the ground. This is when the tornado becomes a visible and destructive force, capable of causing significant damage in its path.


What is the part of the tornado that touches the ground called?

A tornado that doesn't touch the ground isn't a tornado; it is a funnel cloud. However if the funnel is pulling debris off the ground or making some other type of contact with the ground it is a tornado.