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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in October across the United States

Here’s where tornadoes typically form in October across the United States

October is sometimes part of a "second season" of fall tornado activity. In general, it features characteristics of a cool…
Ian Livingston
Watch how tornadoes progress across the United States throughout the year

Watch how tornadoes progress across the United States throughout the year

In the cold season, tornadoes generally hang out around the Gulf of Mexico. But in spring and summer they surge…
Katie Wheatley
Halloween tornadoes: The spooky historical facts

Halloween tornadoes: The spooky historical facts

Is the Tampa, Florida area haunted by tornadoes on Halloween? Find out that fact and more in our brief synopsis…
Kathryn Prociv
Tornadoes in California: Daily records and other basic climatology for the state

Tornadoes in California: Daily records and other basic climatology for the state

5 tornadoes were reported in California, with media stating it was the most on record for a day. Not quite.…
Ian Livingston
Tornado Threat Forecast: October 17-18, 2012

Tornado Threat Forecast: October 17-18, 2012

A cold front aided by strong upper-level dynamics will produce a couple rounds of severe weather today and tomorrow, with…
Mark Ellinwood
Tornado Threat Forecast: October 12-13, 2012

Tornado Threat Forecast: October 12-13, 2012

A potent upper-level disturbance currently working into the Southwest will push northeastward through the weekend, bringing a tornado potential to…
Mark Ellinwood

Significant October Tornadoes in the United States

Compared to the drop in overall tornadoes in October from September, the rate of decrease among strong or significant (F2/EF-2+)…
Ian Livingston
Tornado Threat Forecast: October 1-2, 2012

Tornado Threat Forecast: October 1-2, 2012

A weakening surface low will continue to trigger storms in the Southeast today, with fairly good shear and decent enough…
Mark Ellinwood

U.S. Tornadoes: The Month of October by the Numbers

October is the fourth least productive month of the year when it comes to overall tornado counts. While there is…
Ian Livingston

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