Tornadoes are more common than people realise in Australia, but they are not on the scale as that seen in parts of the US. There is no restriction on where they occur, as they have been reported during storms in each of the states, from sub-tropical Queensland down to dry South Australia.
Tornadoes are not "common" anywhere in Australia, but they do occur. They are more likely to occur in the southwestern region of Western Australia, and the southeast, such as southeastern South Australia and western Victoria, where temperature changes can be sudden and dramatic. they have also been known to occur in southeast Queensland, and northeastern New South Wales. On the whole, Australia-wide, tornadoes occur on an average of about 16 a year. These are nowhere near as violent and damaging as tornadoes in the USA.
Yes. At least one tornado that struck Australia is believed to have reached F5 intensity.
Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that thunderstorms occur, but are more common in some areas. Hot spots include the central United States, Southern Canada, India and Bangladesh, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa.
Most tornadoes occur in spring.
Tornadoes are most common on the central plains of the United States, in what has come to be known as Tornado Alley.
Tornadoes occur in about 1% of thunderstorms.
Tornadoes occur during severe thunderstorms.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Hawaii, but they are very rare.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur in Beverly Hills.
Yes. Tornadoes occur in both hemispheres.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of year.
Tornadoes do not have names. Australia has had many tornadoes, too many to list here.