April tornado numbers keep climbing, but a quiet finish is ahead
Last week was full of storms, and quite a few tornadoes as well. Twisters are set to take a break…
Author: Ian Livingston
Information lead and forecaster for the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang.
Tornado Digest: Relatively active pattern persists, alongside modest tornado count
Plentiful storminess continues, but there's just been a handful of tornadoes by comparison.
To wedge or not to wedge? Tornado types include many shapes and sizes.
The term "wedge" has become popularized, but they only make up a fraction of tornadoes. Have a look at the…
Tornado Digest: April delivers the first violent tornado of 2015, and tricky forecasts this week
The EF4 that hit northern Illinois was one of the strongest in the region in decades. Is there more tornado…
Tornado Digest: As peak season begins, a severe weather ramp up is underway
Last week was pretty active, for 2015. This week looks like it will be even more active, and potentially a…
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.
Through the end of March, 2015’s tornado drought is among the biggest on record
It has been eerily quiet this year when it comes to tornadoes.
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…
Here’s where tornadoes typically form in January across the United States
Yeah, January is usually really freaking cold. Tornadoes still happen during the month though.
Killer winter tornadoes: No strangers to Mississippi and the South
A nightmare before Christmas arrived in the form of deadly tornadoes across parts of the South on Tuesday.
Top U.S. tornado videos of 2014
Tornado numbers are running at all-time lows, but plenty of stunning ones were spotted this year.