No. Tornadoes need thunderstorms to form. There are little whirlwinds called dust devils, however. They look somewhat like tornadoes but are much weaker and usually harmless.
Outside of tornadoes the strongest winds on earth occur in hurricanes.
About 75% of recorded tornadoes strike the United States. This is misleading however, as many countries do not keep records of their tornadoes. The actual number of tornadoes outside the U.S. is not known.
Most tornadoes occur in spring.
Tornadoes occur in about 1% of thunderstorms.
Tornadoes occur during severe thunderstorms.
75 percent of recorded tornadoes occur in the U.S. However, this is misleading as unlike the U.S. many countries do not keep records, resulting in tornado numbers outside the U.S. that are unrealistically low.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Hawaii, but they are very rare.
Yes. Tornadoes occur in both hemispheres.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of year.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur in Beverly Hills.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night.
Yes, tornadoes occur on every continent except Antarctica.