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Tornadoes can touch down on the water virtually anywhere, so long as the area has thunderstorms and a body of water. This is more common in when the water gets warmer than the air. A tornado on water is called a waterspout One place where waterspouts are quite common is around The Florida Keys.
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When do most tornadoes occur?
Most tornadoes occur in spring.
Can tornadoes occur in the water?
No. A tornado that moves onto water will keep going without being significantly affected. In such a case it is called a waterspout. Waterspouts can also develop on water and then move onto land as tornadoes. There are numerous examples of tornadoes crossing water. Most notably, the three deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history all crossed the Mississippi River. See the links below for tornadoes moving across water.
In what weather do tornadoes occur?
Tornadoes occur during severe thunderstorms.
Can tornadoes occur in Hawaii?
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Hawaii, but they are very rare.
Can tornadoes occur in the northern hemishpere?
Yes. Tornadoes occur in both hemispheres.
Do tornadoes occur in Beverly Hills?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur in Beverly Hills.
Do tornadoes occur in winter?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of year.
Can tornadoes happen in the ocean?
Yes, tornadoes can occur over water bodies, including oceans. These are known as waterspouts. Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water, and they can be equally destructive as their land-based counterparts.
Can tornadoes occur in Africa?
Yes, tornadoes occur on every continent except Antarctica.
Do tornadoes occur after 10pm?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night.
What state is a tornado most likely to occur?
Although tornadoes occur in all states, the state with the most tornadoes is Texas.
What are tornadoes at sea called?
Tornadoes that occur over water are typically referred to as waterspouts. They are similar to tornadoes but form over a body of water instead of over land. Waterspouts can be dangerous to marine vessels but typically do not cause as much damage as tornadoes on land.
