We've discussed May's deserved reputation for both violent tornadoes and large outbreaks. In Texas, two of its worst tornadoes of all time happened in the middle of May, each in one of the state's ...
Tornadoes are a relatively rare event. Only a tiny percentage of thunderstorms ever go on to produce a tornado. No two twisters are alike—and some of those storms are truly bizarre. From twin ...
For the first time in 12 years, the United States has recorded an EF5 tornado, the most powerful type of twister on the Enhanced Fujita wind and damage scale, the National Weather Service confirmed ...
This is the time of year, when Texas sees more severe thunderstorms that can spawn tornadoes, you might hear more about where a twister ranked on the Enhanced Fujita scale or its EF rating. Among the ...
More than 10,000 tornadoes have been reported across Texas since 1950, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Severe weather season in Texas, or when severe thunderstorm activity peaks between March and June, coincides with transitional weather patterns typical for spring. The jet stream’s position over Texas ...