Yes. Tornadoes can and do hit southern Ontario and have even hit the Toronto area.
Most tornadoes occur in spring.
Actually there are tornadoes in Ontario. Some as strong as F4. In 2009 an F2 tornado hit the Toronto area. On May 31, 1985 13 tornadoes touched down in Ontario, including anf F4 that Devastated Barrie, north of Toronto, killing 8 people. Tornadoes are not particularly common in Ontario because its relatively cool climate limits the intensity of thunderstorms, and upper-level wind patterns generally favor types of storm less likely to produce tornadoes.
Tornadoes occur during severe thunderstorms.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Hawaii, but they are very rare.
Yes. Tornadoes occur in both hemispheres.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur in Beverly Hills.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of year.
No, there are not a lot of tornadoes in Peterborough Ontario. In all of Canada, there are approximately 80 - 100 tornadoes a year. Since 1985, the Petersborough-Kawarthas area had had six tornadoes. For more information visit the Related Link.
Yes, tornadoes occur on every continent except Antarctica.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night.
Although tornadoes occur in all states, the state with the most tornadoes is Texas.