How far do tornadoes travel once they touch the ground?

The average Michigan tornado is on the ground for less than 10 minutes and travels a distance of about five miles. However, they do not always follow the norm and have been known to stay on the ground for more than an hour and travel more than 100 miles.

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1. What is a severe thunderstorm?
2. What is a tornado?
3. What is the difference between a tornado and a funnel cloud?
4. How many tornadoes usually occur in Michigan every year?
5. When do tornadoes generally occur?
6. How fast do tornadoes travel?
7. How far do tornadoes travel once they touch the ground?
8. When is a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch issued?
9. When is a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning issued?
10. What is a special marine warning?
11. How do I find out about a warning if my electricity is already out?