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A comprehensive radar examination of the April 14, 2012 tornado outbreak
Tornado Outbreaks

A comprehensive radar examination of the April 14, 2012 tornado outbreak

This was a huge event with many parts.
Jim Tang
The biggest tornado events of 2018
Outbreak Tracker

The biggest tornado events of 2018

We'll keep track of the news-making twisters of the year here.
Katie Wheatley
Review — The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras
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Review — The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras

This book perfectly encapsulates the story of one of the most revered storm chasers in history.
Mark Ellinwood
When is the best time of year to schedule a storm chasing vacation?
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When is the best time of year to schedule a storm chasing vacation?

Chasing prizes often come down to persistence, but there are ways to play the odds.
Jim Tang
Rethinking how we conceptualize tornado days
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Rethinking how we conceptualize tornado days

Simple ways of defining tornado days leave a lot to be desired.
Jim Tang
Spring 2018 seasonal tornado outlook
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Spring 2018 seasonal tornado outlook

The next few months are presenting mixed signals when it comes to tornado tallies.
Mark Ellinwood
This is basically an inkblot test for severe weather watchers
Tornado News

This is basically an inkblot test for severe weather watchers

It's that time of year again.
Ian Livingston
Top U.S. tornado videos of 2017
Tornado Videos

Top U.S. tornado videos of 2017

It was an above average year for tornado numbers, and many were breathtaking.
Ian Livingston
Hurricane Harvey will likely end up among top tropical tornado producers on record
Tornado News

Hurricane Harvey will likely end up among top tropical tornado producers on record

You might have missed the twisters with all that rain.
U.S. Tornadoes
A look at tornadoes by rating (maps)
Tornado Maps

A look at tornadoes by rating (maps)

Examining tornadoes by a 0-5 ranking offers some clues to their patterns.
Ian Livingston
Chasecation 2017, Day 5: How low flow can you go?
Tornado Chasing

Chasecation 2017, Day 5: How low flow can you go?

We found the storms of the day in North Dakota today, which produced some interesting structure and lightning.
Mark Ellinwood
Chasecation 2017, Day 4: Where all the storms at?
Tornado Chasing

Chasecation 2017, Day 4: Where all the storms at?

With little to no storm action in sight today, we headed north to get in position for Friday's chase.
Mark Ellinwood

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