<p>Neither hurricanes nor tornadoes burn out because they get "too strong". Their strength is dependent on how supportive the atmospheric conditions are. If a hurricane stays in the same place for too long, moves over land, or moves over colder water, it will weaken. Likewise, a tornado will weaken if its parent storm moves into less favorable conditions and weakens.</p>

<p>All storms operate at "maximum strength" - they always are using all the energy that is available to them.</p>

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<p>I know that hurricanes can basically "burn" themselves out of energy if they get too strong, but can the same thing happen with a tornado?</p>

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Thanks much for bringing your question over here Scott :-)  Hope you find some useful info around here - Shane
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Can a tornado burn itself out?
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# Can a tornado burn itself out?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-04-16)

I know that hurricanes can basically "burn" themselves out of energy if they get too strong, but can the same thing happen with a tornado?

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> **username_1**: Thanks much for bringing your question over here username_0 :-)  Hope you find some useful info around here - Shane  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2020-05-11. Score: 4

Neither hurricanes nor tornadoes burn out because they get "too strong". Their strength is dependent on how supportive the atmospheric conditions are. If a hurricane stays in the same place for too long, moves over land, or moves over colder water, it will weaken. Likewise, a tornado will weaken if its parent storm moves into less favorable conditions and weakens.

All storms operate at "maximum strength" - they always are using all the energy that is available to them.


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