That is very slow. First reports were 20 miles in 40 minutes. That is closer to normal, but, still sluggish. Tornadoes usually travel at about 35 mph in a northeast path.
If this tornado was traveling that slow it explains why it stayed on the ground so long as far as I am concerned. A slower traverse would mean the heat didn't dissipate quick enough to cool it off. It would also indicate a far more stagnant system aloft.
The slow path of that tornado is a worry. Not a worry for the fact it was ONLY 10 miles were effected, but, a worry from the fact the storm is stagnant and able to sustain high velocity without dissipating heat.
If this tornado was traveling that slow it explains why it stayed on the ground so long as far as I am concerned. A slower traverse would mean the heat didn't dissipate quick enough to cool it off. It would also indicate a far more stagnant system aloft.
The slow path of that tornado is a worry. Not a worry for the fact it was ONLY 10 miles were effected, but, a worry from the fact the storm is stagnant and able to sustain high velocity without dissipating heat.
