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Most of the tornadoes in California are weak , though a few strong ones have occurred, some as strong as F3.

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How fast are tornadoes in California?

As with most areas, the majority of tornadoes in California are weak, with winds under 110 mph. However tornadoes as strong as F3 have been recorded, suggesting winds in excess of 135 mph.


Can a tornado form in California?

There are tornadoes in California, but they are rare and usually weak. The main reason is that cold ocean currents of the California coast tend to stabilize the atmosphere, making it difficult for the strong thunderstorms that produce tornadoes to form as such storms need an unstable atmosphere.


Will there ever be tornadoes in California?

Yes, there are tornadoes in California as strong as F3.


What are the 3 general categories of tornadoes?

Tornadoes are sometimes divided into "weak" tornadoes "strong" and "violent" tornadoes. Weak tornadoes are those rated EF0 and EF1. Most tornadoes are weak. Strong tornadoes are those rated EF2 and EF3. Violent tornadoes are those rated EF4 and EF5. They are the rarest of tornadoes, only about 1% of tornadoes are this strong.


Why aren't there tornadoes here in California?

There are tornadoes in California, but they are rare and usually weak. The main reason is that cold ocean currents of the California coast tend to stabilize the atmosphere, making it difficult for the strong thunderstorms that produce tornadoes to form as such storms need an unstable atmosphere.


Why aren't tornadoes a serious threat to California?

Tornadoes do occur in California, but they are rare and those that do occur usually weak, rarely exceeding F1 intensity. One major reason tornadoes are not a major threat is that there are cold ocean currents off the California coast, which stabilize the atmosphere, making it hard for the strong thunderstorms that produce tornadoes to form.


Are tornadoes a serious threat to California?

Generally not. While tornadoes do occur in California they are usually weak and, to date, nobody in California has ever been killed by a tornado.


Are most tornado-related deaths from weak strong or violent tornadoes?

mostly strong but verry little weak and violent tornados


Which tornados occur most often weak strong or violent?

Weak tornadoes (EF0 and EF1) are by far the most common accounting for 89% of all tornadoes. Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) are next, accounting for about 10% of tornadoes. Finally come violent (EF4 and EF5) tornadoes, which account for less than 1% of all tornadoes.


Is Wisconsin's tornadoes strong?

As with all places, most tornadoes in Wisconsin are weak. Wisconsin has had its fair share of strong tornadoes, though not as many as in Tornado Alley. A few tornadoes in the state have been rated F5.


Can tornadoes get very weak?

Tornadoes can be considered weak. Those are the ones rated EF0 or EF1. But even an EF0 tornado produces strong winds that can cause damage.


Are tornadoes in tornado alley strong?

yes they are strong especially Oklahoma but most of them are weak of EF0 or EF1