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Do any tornadoes occur in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii will get tornadoes on rare occasions.
Have Alaska and Hawaii ever had any tornadoes?
Yes. Since record keeping began in 1950 Alaska has had 4 tornadoes and Hawaii has had 39.
What precipitation does a tornado cause?
Tornadoes themselves do not cause any precipitation. The storms that produce tornadoes do. These storms produce heavy rain and often produce hail, some of which can be quite large.
Could tornadoes happen on Mercury?
No. Mercury has essentially no atmosphere. There are no storms of any kind there.
What should you do if you're under a MDT risk of severe storms?
If a moderate risk of severe storms is issued for your area you should be on alert for any severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings. For these purposes you may tune into the TV or radio or check out the National Weather Service web site (link below). It is also a good idea to keep a battery operated weather radio handy as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can cause power outages.
Why are tornadoes called the worst storms on earth?
Tornadoes are considered the worst storms on Earth because of their intense wind speeds and destructive potential. They can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and landscape within minutes, resulting in loss of life and property. Their unpredictable nature and ability to form rapidly also contribute to their reputation as one of the most dangerous natural disasters.
Is a tornado the largest and strongest storm?
The strongest tornadoes produce the fastest winds of any storm on earth, but tornadoes are small compared to most storms.
Is there any severe storms or weather conditions that occur in New York?
Nah - we just get little storms - the last one we nicknamed "Sandy"......
What kind of fronts are involved in tornadoes?
Tornadoes are not a direct product of fronts but rather of thunderstorms. The storms that produce tornadoes most commonly occur along a cold front or dry line, but can be associated with stationary fronts or, less often, warm fronts. Some tornadic storms develop in the absence of any fronts.
Are there any positive effects of tornadoes?
No not that any Storm Chaser or any of the NSSL's stations know about (National Severe Storm Laboratory)
What are the positive impacts of tornadoes?
It is difficult to find any pontential positive effects. However, like other storms, tornadoes are able to clear out old vegetation, allowing for new growth.
Are there any tropical storms in Minnesota?
No. Tropical storms develop over warm ocean water and don't remain tropical storms more than a couple hundred miles inland. Even then, Minnesota gets its fair share of nasty storms, including tornadoes, even if it does not get tropical storms.
