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Is it likely for a tornado to hit in Virginia in the summer?
Yes, they can happen, but in Virginia it is far less likely for one to touch down in Virginia than in places like tornado alley or dixie alley. While tornadoes are not uncommon in Virginia in the summer, spring is generally more active.
Where and when is a tornado likely to happen?
A tornado is most likely to happen in the United States in a section called "Tornado Alley". This includes Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Florida, Missouri, and more. A tornado is likely to form between 3 pm. and 9 pm.
What will happen if you get sucked in a tornado?
You will be carried to another location and dropped there. Most likely you will not survive.
A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?
Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.
Why does a tornado only happen in the evening?
A tornado can happen at any time of day. Tornadoes occur most frequently in the late afternoon and early evening because that time of day is usually the hottest. Warmer air can cause thunderstorms to intensify, making them more likely to produce a tornado.
What would happen if a tornado struck the prairies and lake region of Texas?
Pretty much the same thing that would happen if a tornado hit anywhere else., and that region, especially the northern part, is prone to tornadoes. Any trees in the tornado's path would likely be damage and possible uprooted or snapped and any man-made structures would also likely be damaged or destroyed. The severity of the damage will depend on the strength of the tornado.
How likely is someone who lives in tornado alley experience a tornado?
Very likely.
What time of year are you most likely to see a tornado?
Tornadoes can occur any time of year but it is most likely to happen during a thundery and harsh spring.
Can a tornado happen in a house?
A tornado can hit a house, but cannot happen indoors.
Where is a tornado likely to form?
Tornadoes most frequently happen in Tornado Alley, a strip of land that goes up the United States Midwest. However, tornadoes can happen almost anywhere. Flat land, like in Tornado Alley, does not interfere with the winds, so the tornado is not dissipated.
What is the most recent tornado in Virginia?
As of January 7th 2012 the recent tornado was the April 16 tornado that killed 3 people in Gloucester County, Virginia
How does a chemical tornado happen?
There is not such thing as a "chemical tornado" a tornado is the result of thermodynamic physical processes.
