The Bureau will include tornadoes on a warning if we receive a verified tornado observation.
While not as numerous or powerful as those seen overseas, Australia will see around 50 tornadoes every year and they can cause extremely strong winds in a localised area, which can cause major structural and property damage.
While not as numerous or powerful as those seen overseas, Australia will see around 50 tornadoes every year and they can cause extremely strong winds in a localised area, which can cause major structural and property damage.
Tornado warnings
Dean Narramore explains when and why the Bureau warns for tornadoes in our Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.