Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the world, but they are most commonly found in the United States, particularly in an area known as Tornado Alley, which includes parts of the central United States. Other regions prone to tornadoes include parts of South America, southern Africa, and southeastern Asia.
About 75% of recorded tornadoes strike the United States. This is misleading however, as many countries do not keep records of their tornadoes. The actual number of tornadoes outside the U.S. is not known.
Yes, tornadoes can strike big cities. While less common than in rural areas, tornadoes have been known to hit major cities like Oklahoma City and Dallas. Urban areas may experience less frequent tornadoes due to the presence of buildings and infrastructure, but they are not immune to tornado activity.
Tornadoes can occur at any time of year, but are most common in the spring and early summer. The peak tornado season in the southern states of the US is in the spring, while in the northern states it is typically in the summer.
It is impossible to predict with certainty if a tornado will occur in a specific location, including West Virginia. Tornadoes can develop quickly and are influenced by many factors, so it's important to stay updated with local weather alerts and have a plan in place for severe weather.
in the month of may
about 80 tornadoes each year
Tornadoes not not strike before volcano. Tornadoes and volcanoes are unrelated.
Tornadoes can strike quickly and sometimes without warning.
Yes. While tornadoes can form in any season they are most common in the spring.
Texas averages 135 tornadoes each year.
Yes. Tornadoes do occur in Japan, and contrary to popular belief, tornadoes can and do strike major cities.
Tornadoes most often strike the Northwest in the months of May, June, and July.
Tornadoes can strike Georgia at any time of year, but are most common in April.
Nebraska has been hit by tornadoes of every intensity level from F0 to F5.
Tornadoes are generally considered a land based phenomenon. There are however waterspouts which are essentially tornadoes on water, though they are generally not counted as tornadoes unless the hit land.
Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the Philippines.