What are the chances of seeing a tornado in the UK?

Question

the reason i ask is because there is a VERY strange black cloud that looks like its going to be a big storm approaching. it looks like something you would see on the TV or in the states. im in shropshire by the way!

Answer 1

Hardly none- the reason for this is because by the time the high winds approach as from the coast, it would have lost most of its power. This is somewhat the same thing with the prevailing winds coming from the south america. Ofcourse there was an incident where it did in the end hit parts of UK, we all know of the weather forecaster Mr Fish and his prediction that there wasnt going to be any torando

Answer 2

Its possible anywhere really.  but conditions have to be perfect.  Has it been warm and there is a cold front coming through, this is how tornadoes form, unstable air between two fronts (High and Low).  You will generally see a Thunderhead cloud (just a massive "wall"of clouds.  Keep your eyes on the sky and watch/listen your local weather station.  Also, in the US, typically, the sky will turn a greenish color. If you feel threatened, go to the centermost part of your house, preferably with no windows, cellar, or basement!  Good luck!

Answer 3

They do occor but its not likely.

If i havent got confuesd, this is what makes a tornado.

Tornados occur when the warm air and the cold air met.

But im not sure if I'm getting confused with something eles! :P

Answer 4

umm its likely, I mean here in suffolk virginia we never get tornados rarly ever get a warning, and BAMM monday we was hit buy 3, one a EF3 almost a EF4.

weather is very unpredictable.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18910422@N0...

thats what 167mph winds can do

Answer 5

Quite good, despite what everyone else has said. I've seen three that I can remember.

http://www.torro.org.uk/TORRO/newsletter...

http://www.pbo.co.uk/auto/newsdesk/20060...

Answer 6

They do occur..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates...

Answer 7

Pretty good if you are in the right place at the right time.  We spotted one over Sandwich (Kent) a coulpe of years ago.  Admitted it was only small but they happen several times a year.