If you’ve ever watched The Wizard of Oz or Twister, you probably know that there’s perhaps no place on earth more associated with tornadoes than the Central Plains. But in 2020, the so-called “tornado alley” saw a historic low tornado count. North Carolina saw more than double the tornadoes that Kansas saw in 2020 -…
2019 sets record year for tornadoes
Oklahoma is often referred to as “Tornado Alley,” and 2019 was an example of why the state got its nickname. According to the National Weather Service, 2019 saw the highest number of tornadoes in Oklahoma history. The weather service recorded a total of 147 tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma, beating the previous high of…
Oklahoma’s 146 tornadoes in 2019 are the most on record, but twisters may have been under-counted in the past
Oklahoma, lying in the heart of Tornado Alley, is famous for its frequent twisters. But 2019 took the twisting tempests to another level. The Sooner State’s tornado count climbed to 146, including the swarm of 105 during May. This number eclipses the previous record of 145 tornadoes set in 1999. But whether 2019′s tornado total…
Tornadoes roar through nation: ‘All the windows exploded, it was just chaos’
A wide swath of the nation braced Sunday for severe storms capable of ruinous wind gusts, hail and tornadoes even as scattered communities from Iowa to Texas cleaned up the damage from the last round of angry weather. “Tornado Alley is certainly waking up with significant, severe weather,” AccuWeather Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer said. More…
Dozens of tornadoes have struck the Plains since Friday, with a serious outbreak feared on Monday
Severe storms have plagued parts of the Plains since Friday, including about 50 reported tornadoes, and more severe weather is on the way. A dangerous severe weather outbreak is possible Monday, which would target parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Massive hail, destructive winds, and potentially strong tornadoes could be in the offing. On Saturday,…
How tornado alley has changed and what it means for Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tornado alley is expanding. So what does that mean for you and your family? It’s a hot topic here in Oklahoma, and a lot of misinformation is out there. “The question of whether tornado alley is moving is a really hard one to answer. A lot of it has to do with,…
Tornadoes Are Ripping Through the Northeast
Start with summer heat, add a dash of humidity and a misbehaving jet stream and suddenly the Northeast is the new Tornado Alley. At least five tornadoes tore across the Northeast from New Hampshire to New York last week, including one in Queens late Thursday that ripped up trees, knocked down power lines and stripped…
Wyoming becoming tornado alley of the West
WYOMING – Is it global warming or something to do with climate change? Perhaps, but the fact remains tornado warnings in Wyoming are up. Way up. According to the National Weather Service, Wyoming has experienced 51 tornado warnings so far this year. That’s nearly triple the usual for a season. From 2006-2017, the state received…
California has had more tornadoes than Oklahoma and Kansas this year
Here’s a weather story you probably never thought you’d read. California has had more tornadoes in 2018 than both Kansas and Oklahoma. Yes, we’re talking about one state famous for the tornado that blew Dorothy away in “The Wizard of Oz,” and its neighbor to the south. Both states can be found in the notorious…
THERE’S A SMALL TORNADO ALLEY RIGHT HERE IN THE CAROLINAS
When you think of tornadoes, you may think of places like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska over the Carolinas. Sure, the central Plains is one of the most active areas for tornadoes in the entire world. Many refer to that region of the country as “Tornado Alley.” However, research has shown that there is actually more…