There are several factors that contribute to the high number of tornadoes in the US. The first is the unique geography of the country, with warm and moist air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with colder air from Canada. This creates a favorable environment for the formation of tornadoes. Additionally, the vast open spaces and large-scale weather patterns in the US provide ample opportunities for the development of severe thunderstorms, which often spawn tornadoes.
Because the Rocky Mountains help provide cold air and the central plains is flat and the moisture from the Gulf of Mexico is so rich in moisture it helps with instability that helps with tornadoes.
Tornadoes can happen at any time of year but they are most common in sprind and early summer.
Tornadoes have happened almost month of every year in the United States. If you are referring to the most recent outbreak of tornadoes it lasted from April 14-16, 2011. If you are asking about another incident, please be more specific.
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
Since 1950, the US has recorded more than 57,000 tornadoes. However, since we missed many of the weaker ones, the number is probably closer to 80,000.
Tornado season begins in March and ends in July. April is historically the deadliest month, although May has more tornadoes. However, tornadoes hit the U.s. in all months. Tornado season is simply more active.
Yes. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other country.
Most tornadoes in the U.S. happen in spring and early summer.
The majority of UK tornadoes are not recorded. So most statistics on the number of recorded tornadoes in the UK are usually around 70. Most UK tornadoes happen in the countryside (so don't get noticed) and are very small (usually). It is common belief that more tornadoes happen in the UK than in the US (tornado ally included) - Although US tornadoes are way bigger and stronger than those in the UK and so more are likely to be noticed and therefore recorded. Tornadoes in the UK usually happen in the summer when the weather conditions are right.
Tornadoes have ocurred in all 50 U.S. states.
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes can happen at any time of year but they are most common in sprind and early summer.