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The Joplin Tornado hit at about 5:41 pm and lasted for 38 minutes, spending about 14 minutes in the city of Joplin.

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Were people warned that the tornado in Joplin Missouri was coming?

Yes, though circumstances still led to some being caught off guard. The City of Joplin was under a tornado warning for 17 minutes before the tornado actually formed, so residents were told of a thunderstorm with the potential to produce a tornado. When the tornado actually touched down, it was only a mile outside of Joplin and was causing damage in the city only two minutes later. While the warning was updated accordingly, it gave little time for the people on the west side of Joplin.


When did the Joplin tornado happen?

The Joplin torndado struck Joplin, Missouri around 5:40 p.m. local time on May 22, 2011.


What time did the tornado hit joplin Missouri?

It occurred around 6pm local time.


How much warning in advance are people today given for an approaching large tornado?

It varies considerably. Warnings for major tornado may have a better lead time than averages because the signature is usually easier to detect on radar. Lead time is often 15 to 20 minutes. This can include time before the tornado touches down. However, there is quite a bit of variability. Greensburg Kansas, which was hit by an EF5 tornado in 2007, had 39 minutes warning. By contrast, Cincinnati, Arkansas, which was hit by an EF3 tornado in 2010, had no warning. If you only consider the time after the tornado has touched down, lead times can be shorter, as sometimes a tornado will develop just outside a town, leaving little time to update warnings. In the case of Joplin, Missouri in 2011, the tornado touched down less than a mile outside of town and entered the city two minutes later. A tornado warning has been in effect for 17 minutes before the tornado formed, warning of the potential for a tornado.


What is the average time for a tornado to happen?

The average tornado lasts for 5 to 10 minutes.


How many minutes before the tornado strikes can a meteorologist give an alert?

It varies, but the average lead-time for a tornado warning is 15 minutes. Sometime lead times of up to half an hour can be issued.


How many miles is it from Chicago to joplin MO?

The distance from Chicago to Joplin, MO is approximately 500 miles by road.


How many hours is it to drive from Joplin Missouri to Jacksonville North Carolina?

Google Maps estimates the driving time as 19 hours and 45 minutes.


How many hours does it take to get to San Antonio Texas from Joplin Missouri?

Google Maps estimates the driving time as 10 hours and 38 minutes.


How many miles from joplin mo to Clinton ok?

The driving distance from Joplin MO to Clinton OK is 302 miles per Map Quest. The driving time per Map Quest is 4 hours and 28 minutes.


What is the average warning time of a tornado strike?

The average warning time for a tornado strike is around 13 minutes. However, warning times can vary depending on the location and specific circumstances of the tornado. It is important to have a plan in place to quickly seek shelter when a tornado warning is issued.


How many minutes does a violent tornado last?

It varies, but most of the time a violent, (EF4 or EF5) tornado will last about 30 to 60 minutes. The longest lived tornado on record, a violent F5, lasted 209 minutes, or 3 hours and 29 minutes. The are some cases ov violent tornadoes that have apparently lasted less than 5 minutes, but this is highly unsusual.