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Tornadoes occur in virtually all parts of the US, but are most common on the central plains. The Great Plains see a high frequency of tornadoes because of their ideal climatic setup. In the spring storm systems cause warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico to collide with cool air from Canada and dry air from the Rockies, resulting in the formation of strong thunderstorms. About a mile off the ground a layer of stable air holds thunderstorm activity back, allowing instability to build underneath it. As a result when the storm break through the cap the instability will be enormous, leading to explosively powerful thunderstorms. At the same time wind speed and direction varies with altitude, which sets these storms rotating and also strengthens the updraft. This rotation combined with strong thunderstorm updrafts can then produce tornadoes.
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Which half of the us is prone to tornadoes?
Tornadoes can occur in any part of the U.S. and have been confirmed in all 50 states. However, the greatest portion of tornadoes occur in the central and eastern part of the country between the Rockies and the Appalachians.
Can there be tornadoes in NY?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the US.
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.
Do tornadoes only happen in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
WHERE are tornadoes least likely to occur in the us?
Tornadoes are rare in the U.S. in Alaska, Hawaii, and in the contiguous states west of the Rockies. They are also less common in the northeastern part of the country.
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.
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?
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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.
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.
What region of the US experiences violent tornadoes caused by the combination of climate and weather conditions?
Violent tornadoes have been recorded in most states east of the Rockies. However, most of the violent tornadoes occur on the Great Plains in the central part of the country.
