Tornado Threat Update for April 27, 2012

13 years ago

There is a strong potential for at least several tornadoes in the central Plains today as tightly-packed disturbance moves through…

Videos of the Violent EF4 and EF5 Tornadoes on April 27, 2011

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April 27, 2011 brought 15 violent tornadoes to the South, including four EF-5s. We've documented their paths and have collected…

Tornado Threat Forecast: Apr 26-May 2, 2012

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1-3 DAY Forecast FAQ Thursday Central High Plains --- POTENTIAL: Low --- CONFIDENCE: Normal Moderate to strong shear and low…

The April 2011 Super Outbreak

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2011 was a rough reminder that we have not solved the tornado problem. The blockbuster event of a blockbuster year,…

April tornado deaths since 1950

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Although May and June average more tornadoes than April does, April is the leader of all months when it comes…

Tornado Threat Forecast: April 23-29, 2012

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1-3 DAY Monday No tornadic activity expected. Tuesday Eastern Missouri, southwestern Illinois --- POTENTIAL: Very Low --- CONFIDENCE: Normal There…

Tornado Weekly: April 15-21, 2012

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The week began with significant potential a day after a major outbreak, but that potential failed to materialize. Otherwise quiet,…

Tornado Reports are Reports, Not Tornadoes

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Look at all those dots! SPC heavily notes they are "reports," yet over and over these reports are called individual…

Tornado Threat Forecast: Apr 19-25, 2012

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1-3 DAY Forecast FAQ UPDATE: Added southern Florida risk area for Saturday. Thursday Iowa, northern Missouri --- POTENTIAL: Very Low…

Significant April Tornadoes in the United States

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Out of 7,885 tornadoes total in April (1950-2011), 2,161 -- or 27% -- were rated as significant F2/EF-2+ tornadoes. In…