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They don't only occur in the U.S. Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica and some of the deadliest tornadoes have occurred in Asia. However, the U.S. does have the highest number of tornadoes of any other country. This is due mostly to the climate setup, which has a near perfect setup for combining colliding air masses, instability, and strong wind shear to create strong, rotating thunderstorms called supercells. These storms produce the vast majority of tornadoes. Additionally, the U.S. keeps detailed records of its tornadoes, something most countries don't do.
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Can there be tornadoes in NY?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the US.
Why do tornadoes occur at 3pm and 9pm?
Tornadoes do NOT only occur at 3pm or 9pm. Tornadoes can occur at any time of the day or night, but MOST tornadoes come in late afternoon or evening at the hottest times of the day.
Is it true that Tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere. Tornado Alley just gets more tornadoes than anywhere else.
Why do tornadoes occur more often in England than in the US?
They don't. The US has 40 times the number of tornadoes that England has, and they tend to be much more intense- less than 10% of English tornadoes are strong, 42% of US tornadoes are strong storms.
Where do tornadoes never occur?
Tornadoes do not occur in polar regions, such as Antarctica, or in extreme desert areas such as the Atacama.
Do tornadoes only happen in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Is it true that tornadoes only occus in the US?
Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
Can there be tornadoes in NY?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the US.
Why do tornadoes occur at 3pm and 9pm?
Tornadoes do NOT only occur at 3pm or 9pm. Tornadoes can occur at any time of the day or night, but MOST tornadoes come in late afternoon or evening at the hottest times of the day.
Do tornadoes occur elsewhere in the world besides the US?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms. Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica.
In the US what time of the year do tornadoes usually occur?
Tornadoes tend to occur during late spring to early summer in the United States.
Is it true that Tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere. Tornado Alley just gets more tornadoes than anywhere else.
Where are do tornadoes occur in the US?
The can occur almost anywhere but are most common on the central plains.
Where are three places in the US when tornadoes likely occur?
Japan :)
Where are tornadoes most likely to be in the US?
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the US but are most common on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
True or false tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley states?
False. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere; Tornado Alley is just where strong tornadoes are most common.
What is the month for tornadoes to occur?
Tornadoes occur in all months, but are most common in the spring and summer. On average tornado activity in the US peaks in May.
