Can tornadoes develop in Alaska?
2007-07-09 13:44:43 · 7 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
ANYTHING can happen. I believe they can develop anywhere as long as the conditions are right.
however, according to this page they are ranked dead last amongst the states, 50/50, in tornado frequency.
http://www.disastercenter.com/alaska/tornado.html
2007-07-09 13:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Cool Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can and yes they have. They can not develop in the Anchorage area because the basin, surrounded by mountains on 3 sides and inlet on the other, is too small to even permit thunderstorms. In other southern regions, there have been tornadoes during the summer but they are very rare.
2007-07-09 21:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by bronte heights 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/stormcenter/2005-08-02-Alaska-tornado_x.htm
2007-07-09 22:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by rboatright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tornadoes can develop any where, but it is less likly in
Alaska.
2007-07-09 21:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tornadoes can form anywhere. they are not all that likely in Al, but they can form there nonrtheless
2007-07-09 20:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by WeatherNerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the air is hot enough, yes, but I have yet to hear about one.
2007-07-09 20:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by trey98607 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no - you need flat open space and hot air clashing w/cold.
2007-07-09 20:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by Suz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋