Mark Ellinwood

Operational Meteorologist at WeatherBug (Earth Networks). See full bio.

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.

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Spring 2021 seasonal tornado outlook

There's a mixed bag of signals for tornado activity over the next few months.

4 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: April 22-23, 2020

The active severe weather pattern across the South continues as a disturbance progresses from the southern Plains into the Southeast…

5 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: April 19-20, 2020

Another tornado event is expected today into Monday.

5 years ago

Spring 2020 seasonal tornado outlook

It's looking like an above normal season, but as usual there are caveats.

5 years ago

Chasecation 2019 Day 13 – We Outta Here

Yesterday was another frustrating day as early storms in the Texas Panhandle ruined the potentially tornadic environment in the whole…

5 years ago

Chasecation 2019 Day 12 – Sunset Saves The Day

The frustration with storms on this stretch of days continues to grow as the overall storm mode remains messy, with…

6 years ago

Chasecation 2019 Day 11 – Mess In Texas

Another day of a good target with a somewhat poor execution.

6 years ago

Chasecation 2019 Day 10 – Murky Cone In Oklahoma

A low-contrast tornado behind a line of trees was our reward for hours of sitting and waiting for the storms…

6 years ago

Chasecation 2019 Day 9 – Watching For Flooding

This year is providing many new obstacles to our chasing style.

6 years ago

Chasecation 2019 Day 8 – Four Storms, Zero Tornadoes

Despite the prolific supercell activity, we did not see any tornadoes.

6 years ago