Annual and monthly tornado day averages by NWS forecast area
Many offices of the Weather Service see five or more tornado days in the average year.
Tag: Climatology
Maximum tornado probabilities by month and year
Past forecasts from the Storm Prediction Center offer many clues. A visual examination of the data back to 2002.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in June across the United States
June is typically the final month of peak tornado activity in any given year. What it often lacks in huge…
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in May across the United States
May is typically the peak of the peak of the tornado year. Maps show the spots most at risk based…
The month with the most tornadoes by county
Tornadoes occur throughout the year. Find out when your county's peak month is.
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in April across the United States
The typical three-month peak of the tornado year begins in April. And April's fury often targets population.
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in March across the United States
While March is not a peak month, an awakening from the tornado slumber in winter is often quite evident.
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in February across the United States
Once February is here, spring is right around the corner. And although it's another winter month, tornadoes can be expected…