All thunderstorms are capable of producing tornadoes, but detection is still a difficult task. Weather forecasters can identify the cloud features and conditions that normally precede these storms, and they know where they are most likely to occur. However, predicting the exact time, location, and intensity of tornadoes is still very difficult. Tornadoes threaten areas the size of towns or counties, but hurricanes play themselves out on a much larger stage. These large storms can last for days or weeks and cover thousands of miles of territory.
Hurricanes draw their strength from the warm tropical waters of the ocean.
Unlike tornadoes, they lose their power source when they leave the ocean. Once on land, they gradually dissipate. All rights reserved. We value your feedback .