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Author: Quincy Vagell

Meteorologist who storm chases around the country. Also enjoys photography and the outdoors.
How peak tornado season ends up active or quiet in the Plains

How peak tornado season ends up active or quiet in the Plains

While outbreak details evolve into the day one happens, there are a number of large scale pattern hints to look…
Quincy Vagell
Low tornado count set to continue through the end of April, but it’s too early to call the season

Low tornado count set to continue through the end of April, but it’s too early to call the season

Tornado season usually heats up in April... just not much this year.
Quincy Vagell
June 2016 tornado outlook

June 2016 tornado outlook

It's been a relatively tame peak season in 2016. The signals for June are mixed.
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Early May tends to be feast or famine for tornadoes

Early May tends to be feast or famine for tornadoes

Even though May is the peak of tornado season, a lull to start the month is not as unusual as…
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Storm chase target forecast: April 26, 2016

Storm chase target forecast: April 26, 2016

A broad area across the Plains is under the threat for tornadoes on Tuesday, but there are local areas of…
Quincy Vagell
May 2016 tornado outlook

May 2016 tornado outlook

The month of May is the typical peak of tornado season, and signs point to a potentially active start.
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April 2016 tornado outlook

April 2016 tornado outlook

After a rather active start to the year in 2016, odds seem good that April will deliver as well. It…
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5 underrated tornado chasing areas

5 underrated tornado chasing areas

When thinking tornado chasing, it's mainly the heart of the southern and central Plains that gets the most notice. But…
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