Tornado History
Tornadoes from northern Gulf of Mexico hurricanes and tropical storms
Almost all landfalling tropical systems present a tornado threat. Already in 2012, we’ve seen a fairly substantial tornado maker in…
Tornado Threat Update
Tornado Threat Special Update: Isaac 8/26-29
As Tropical Storm Isaac intensifies and moves into the eastern Gulf of Mexico, it will likely produce tornadoes across the…
Tornado Climatology
Significant August Tornadoes in the United States
From 1950-2011, August has consistently seen fairly low numbers of strong/significant tornadoes rated F2/EF-2 or higher, though its ratio of…
Tornado Climatology
U.S. Tornadoes: The Month of August by the Numbers
While August is the fifth most tornado-filled month of the year in the U.S. by overall numbers (1950-2011), it’s the…
Tornado Threat Forecast
Tornado Threat Forecast: August 13-19, 2012
Several areas from the Plains to the Midwest and mid-Atlantic face small tornado potential in coming days.
Tornado Threat Forecast
Tornado Threat Forecast: August 5-11, 2012
Tornado potential is mostly focused on the northeast through the week. A threat may present itself on Thursday for the…
Tornado Climatology Tornado News
Near record low July tornado count only part of a quiet seasonal peak
July 2012 has ended with a historically low tornado count. As such, the quiet peak tornado season of 2012 fully…
Tornado Threat Forecast
Tornado Threat Forecast: July 29-August 4, 2012
Tornado risks will be focused on the northern Plains to the Lakes region for the most part with some midweek…
Tornado Climatology
Significant July Tornadoes in the United States
July continues the trend in recent months of a smaller ratio of significant tornadoes, or those F2/EF-2 and stronger, to…
Tornado Threat Update
Tornado Threat Update for July 26, 2012
A short-wave trough will bring an enhanced threat for isolated tornadoes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England tomorrow.
Tornado Threat Forecast
Tornado Threat Forecast: July 22-28, 2012
Minor tornado risks reside along the northern tier of the country. Potential for anything of note is low.
Tornado Climatology
U.S. Tornadoes: The Month of July by the Numbers
July is the fourth most active month of the year for tornadoes, but the continued downward trend from peak season…