Is it tornado season in Florida or in any state between NY and FL at the end of December?

Question

Im taking a road trip to Disney at the end of December and we are leaving from NYC area and driving to the Contemporary Resort. I am also scared to death of tornados so i was just wondering.

thanks in advance!

Answer 1

The end of December?  No, that is not tornado season out there, though strong thunderstorms are not impossible, especially as you get further south and into Florida.  You would be more at a risk of snow up toward New York than a tornado anywhere on that trip.

Answer 2

Tornados can occur during any month, in just about any state. The peak of tornado season is in the mid-west during the spring. The two charts below can give you a little better break down.

As far as being scared, statistically speaking, your more likely to get in a car wreck on the way to Florida than encountering a Tornado.

Don't loose sleep over it.