Illinois gets tornadoes because it is located in Tornado Alley, a region in the central United States known for frequent tornado activity. Factors such as warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meeting cooler air from the north create the instability necessary for tornado formation. Additionally, Illinois experiences strong weather systems that can produce thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Illinois. Illinois experiences an average of 54 tornadoes per year, making it one of the states with a higher tornado risk in the United States. Tornadoes can happen in any state given the right weather conditions.
It is impossible to predict a tornado so far in advance. While there is a risk of tornadoes across northern and central Illinois, we will not know where specific tornadoes will occur until they occur. Given the risk, though you should stay alert not just for tornadoes, but for destructive thunderstorm wind, hail, and lightning. Stay indoors if at all possible.
There were no tornadoes reported anywhere in the United States on April 3, 2003. Several tornadoes were confirmed in Texas, Illinois, and Ohio on April 4.
No. Tornadoes do not damage the atmosphere.
Yes. Tornadoes are not uncommon in Illinois.
There were 123 tornadoes in Illinois in 2006.
There were 73 tornadoes in Illinois in 2011.
There were 31 recorded tornadoes in Illinois in 2012.
The average number of tornadoes in Illinois are 27
There were 52 tornadoes in Illinois in 2009.
Yes, tornadoes are a serious threat to Illinois. Violent tornadoes (EF4 or stronger) are a farily regular occurence in Illinois. These are the tornadoes that are known for devastating communities.
There were 55 confirmed tornadoes in Illinois in 2000.
There were 49 recorded tornadoes in Illinois in 2008.
There were 48 recorded tornadoes in Illinois in 2010.
There were 48 recorded tornadoes in Illinois in 2010.
Illinois averages about 55 tornadoes per year.