There are a number of factors. First of all, the ultimate source of a tornado's energy is warm, moist air. Connecticut does not have a climate hot enough for high tornado activity. Second, the types of fronts that often produce tornadic thunderstorms on the Great Plains are often weaker by the time they reach the eastern U.S. and the thunderstorms less organized.
Yes, tornadoes can happen in Connecticut, but they are relatively rare compared to states in the central United States. The state typically experiences a few tornadoes each year, with the majority being of the weaker EF0 or EF1 category.
Yes. Hawaii will get tornadoes on rare occasions.
Yes. Orange County, California has had tornadoes at least as recently as 2010.
Tornadoes in the southern hemisphere spin clockwise with the exception of rare anticyclonic tornadoes.
Yes. Some tornadoes may last for more than an hour, but such cases are rare. Most tornadoes do not last more than 10 minutes.
Yes, tornadoes can happen in Connecticut, but they are relatively rare compared to states in the central United States. The state typically experiences a few tornadoes each year, with the majority being of the weaker EF0 or EF1 category.
Tornadoes can merge, though it is a rare event.
Yes, but they are rare
Tornadoes are likely possible in Rio, but rare.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Hawaii, but they are very rare.
Yes. Hawaii will get tornadoes on rare occasions.
Yes, Wyoming averages about 12 tornadoes per year. Strong tornadoes, though are rare.
Yes. Orange County, California has had tornadoes at least as recently as 2010.
All 50 states get tornadoes though they are rare in many of the states.
Yes. Tornadoes do occur in Washington and Oregon. However, tornadoes stronger than F1 are rare.
No. Tornadoes are rather rare in Washington. Strong tornadoes capable of producing major damage are extremely rare. The state has never recorded a violent (F4 or F5) tornado.
No. Tornadoes are rare in Arizona.