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hurricanes may be on the minds of Floridians as a primary concern,
tornadoes are a very real threat as well. On average, Florida
is most prone to tornadoes during the months of June, July and
August. Historically, Florida experiences stronger and more
destructive tornadoes in February, March and April. It is important
to understand how tornadoes work and what to do if there is
one in your area.
How They Form
The majority of tornadoes are formed by quickly rising air
in a thunderstorm updraft; smaller tornadoes and waterspouts
can form in weaker showers. The updraft will begin to spin
if there is a large increase in wind speed and a change in
the wind's direction and that causes a shear. The shear’s
size and rotational speed will determine its chance of becoming
a tornado.
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