Large hail and a greenish colored sky are often a sign of the type of thunderstorm that can produce a tornado. More imminent signs include rotation in the clouds with a lowering of the cloud base and a hole in the clouds near it which is often accompanied by strong winds.
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Some clues that a tornado may be ready to hit include a dark or greenish sky, a loud roaring sound similar to a freight train, large hail, a low-lying rotating cloud, and sudden changes in wind direction or speed. If you notice these signs, seek shelter immediately.
That is impossible to determine.
It is possible. There is one record of a weak tornado causing minor damage in the Seattle area.
The largest tornado on record, the Tri-State tornado, hit on March 18, 1925, which was about 97 years ago. It traveled across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, causing widespread devastation.
It is impossible to make long term predictions for when and where a tornado will occur. At best, we will know about this next tornado a few minutes before it forms.
The farthest a tornado has been known to travel is approximately 219 miles, based on the Tri-State Tornado that hit the Central United States in 1925.