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Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?

The direction a tornado travels depends upon where you live. Tornadoes in the northern hemisphere usually travel counterclockwise, while tornadoes south of the equator usually move clockwise. Here's a few more facts that can help you prepare:

1. Tornadoes can appear from any direction.

2. A tornado can change its direction in path.

3. Tornadoes can even reverse in direction and backtrack.

4. Although most tornadoes last less than ten minutes, some have lasted as brief as several seconds and longer than one hour.

5. A waterspout is a tornado over water.

6. Waterspouts are common along the SE coast of the USA.

7. Waterspouts can also occur over lakes.

8. Larger tornadoes are not necessarily stronger in power than smaller ones.

9. Tornadoes in the northern hemisphere usually travel counterclockwise.

10. Tornadoes south of the equator usually move clockwise.

For tornado safety tips visit FEMA website or www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/

Deborah Tukua, www.hollycreekbooks.com