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Tornado outbreaks: April, May and June peak-season primer

Tornado outbreaks: April, May and June peak-season primer

It's peak tornado season. We briefly examine the top outbreaks from April-June.
Ian Livingston
Spring 2023 seasonal tornado outlook

Spring 2023 seasonal tornado outlook

The active start of the year could be a sign, but a mid-March pattern change could limit the upside potential.
Mark Ellinwood
Andover, Kansas struck by intense damaging tornado

Andover, Kansas struck by intense damaging tornado

The twister quickly popped up near sunset and rapidly turned violent.
Ian Livingston
Georgia sees second EF4 in as many years

Georgia sees second EF4 in as many years

On April 5, a slew of supercells slammed Georgia. One spawned a violent tornado near Pembroke.
Ian Livingston
Spring 2022 seasonal tornado outlook

Spring 2022 seasonal tornado outlook

The medium range seems favorable for an active tornado period in March, but long-term signals are murkier. A deep dive…
Mark Ellinwood
Peak tornado season is often April or May, but that’s not always the case

Peak tornado season is often April or May, but that’s not always the case

May is by far the favorite in total counts. April leads for strong tornadoes.
Ian Livingston
Spring 2021 seasonal tornado outlook

Spring 2021 seasonal tornado outlook

There's a mixed bag of signals for tornado activity over the next few months.
Mark Ellinwood
Spring 2020 seasonal tornado outlook

Spring 2020 seasonal tornado outlook

It's looking like an above normal season, but as usual there are caveats.
Mark Ellinwood
Clues from a decade of Storm Prediction Center tornado outlooks during peak season

Clues from a decade of Storm Prediction Center tornado outlooks during peak season

We can get an idea of the tornado forecasting normal by looking at past data.
Ian Livingston
Spring 2019 seasonal tornado outlook

Spring 2019 seasonal tornado outlook

Signals are mixed as we kick off meteorological spring.
Mark Ellinwood
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
Spring 2018 seasonal tornado outlook

Spring 2018 seasonal tornado outlook

The next few months are presenting mixed signals when it comes to tornado tallies.
Mark Ellinwood

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