It is inevitable that eastern New York will see tornadoes eventually, but currently, as of late October 2012 the risk of tornadoes is negligible.
The main threat facing New York is Hurricane Sandy.
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No. A tornado can't travel that far. Also, unless it is already developing it is impossible to tell exactly where or when a tornado will hit.
It's rare but possible. I remember when a tornado did some damage in Union County, New Jersey, not very far west of N.Y.C.
New York state generally gets a few tornadoes every year. The last reported tornado in New York was on September 2, 2014. The last tornado in New York City was on September 8, 2012.
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Oklahoma is more likely to have a tornado. Although New York does get tornadoes Oklahoma has them far more frequently.
If you are traveling east there is no way Texas can be in front of you and NY behind you.
Portugal is due east of New York
The threat of crime or tornado.
There already have been several.
430 miles taking this route:Take I-76 EAST to I-80 EAST to NEW YORK CITY.Take I-80 EAST to New York City.