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Spring 2016 seasonal tornado outlook
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Spring 2016 seasonal tornado outlook

After several quieter years, we think this one has a better chance to see near normal or above normal tornado…
Mark Ellinwood
The largest tornado outbreaks of 2016
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The largest tornado outbreaks of 2016

2016 is off to a quick start for tornadoes, with several tornado outbreaks occurring even before the main season gets…
Katie Wheatley
The strongest tornadoes of 2016
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The strongest tornadoes of 2016

EF3+ tornadoes, often referred to as "intense," make up less than 5 percent of all twisters in the United States.…
Ian Livingston
Top U.S. tornado videos of 2015
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Top U.S. tornado videos of 2015

Although tornadoes in 2015 came mostly in peak season, there were plenty of visually impressive tornadoes across the calendar year.
Ian Livingston
November 2015 High Plains tornado outbreak was rare and historic for the region
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November 2015 High Plains tornado outbreak was rare and historic for the region

This storm was an oddball. While it hit a place that sees tornadoes with regularity, the timing was kind of…
Ian Livingston
The 10 best songs with tornado lyrics
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The 10 best songs with tornado lyrics

If you're into tornadoes, you have to listen to these songs at least once.
Ian Livingston
EF3 and stronger tornadoes are running near historic lows in 2015
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EF3 and stronger tornadoes are running near historic lows in 2015

Despite a near-normal heart of tornado season in 2015, it's become another year remembered for its lack of activity.
Ian Livingston
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in September across the United States
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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in September across the United States

Tornado territory begins to noticeably shrink as fall arrives across the country. Tropical systems can spell big trouble.
Ian Livingston
Hurricane Katrina also caused a tornado outbreak
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Hurricane Katrina also caused a tornado outbreak

Best known for being a Category 5 monster that inundated New Orleans, five dozen twisters also scoured the landscape during…
Ian Livingston
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in August across the United States
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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in August across the United States

The heart of tornado season is always in retreat by August. That said, it's kind of like a quiet July…
Ian Livingston
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in July across the United States
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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in July across the United States

Tornado numbers begin their typical decline in July. It can be rapid some years, but given it's the peak heating…
Ian Livingston
Tornado Threat Forecast: June 23-29, 2015
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Tornado Threat Forecast: June 23-29, 2015

This will probably be the last "regular" forecast for this year, though I will issue special forecasts if a decent…
Mark Ellinwood

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