August Tornadoes

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…

9 years ago

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…

11 years ago

Tornado Threat Special Update: Isaac 8/28-31

The latest trends with Isaac are generally westward from previous outlooks, and the threat shifts a bit with that movement.

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Special Update: Isaac 8/26-29

As Tropical Storm Isaac intensifies and moves into the eastern Gulf of Mexico, it will likely produce tornadoes across the…

12 years ago

Significant August Tornadoes in the United States

From 1950-2011, August has consistently seen fairly low numbers of strong/significant tornadoes rated F2/EF-2 or higher, though its ratio of…

12 years ago

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

While August is the fifth most tornado-filled month of the year in the U.S. by overall numbers (1950-2011), it's the…

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: August 13-19, 2012

Several areas from the Plains to the Midwest and mid-Atlantic face small tornado potential in coming days.

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: August 5-11, 2012

Tornado potential is mostly focused on the northeast through the week. A threat may present itself on Thursday for the…

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: July 29-August 4, 2012

Tornado risks will be focused on the northern Plains to the Lakes region for the most part with some midweek…

12 years ago