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Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Tornado Warning. Significant Weather Advisory. Winter Storm Watch. These are just a few of the weather messages that are conveyed by The National Weather Service to inform the public of dangerous weather. But h
Storm Chasing, whether for hobby, research or career, has been around for many decades. According to the Storm Prediction Center’s Online Tornado FAQ, the late Roger Jensen is believed to be the first person who actively hunted for severe thun
On Episode 34 of Tornado Talk, we detail the events of May 27, 1997. Several tornadoes are spawned by a massive supercell in Central TX. One of the most violent tornadoes on record hits part of Jarrell, TX. It is rated F5 with estimated pea
It is considered the worst tornado outbreak on record in the Chicago area. At least 10 tornadoes pushed through Northern Illinois, 3 of which were later rated F4. On Episode 33, we take you back to April 21, 1967. It is a warm and muggy Frid
Part 2 of our 2-part special about the March 2-3, 2012 Tornado Outbreak that spanned 13 states. Numerous communities in the paths of over 80 tornadoes. Stories from chasers, meteorologists, survivors and community leaders. Continue the story
An early March outbreak in 2012. Tornadoes confirmed in 13 states. Two would be rated EF-4 and 9 rated EF-3. Episodes 31 & 32 of Tornado Talk look back at the massive March 2-3, 2012 tornado outbreak that spawned over 80 tornadoes and claime
Is it for money? For adventure? For science? What drives chasers to want to get as close as they can to a tornado? We ask our panel of chasers and emergency managers their thoughts on Episode 30 of Tornado Talk! What motivates a chase? H
The Countdown Continues! On the last episode of Tornado Talk, we tackled #10 through #6 on our list of Top 10 tornado events of 2016. Which events made the top 5?? Well, wait no longer! Episode 29 is ON!!Youtube Version of Episode 29
Overall, 2016 was a below average year for tornado activity. As of this writing, the preliminary tornado count was 985. It was however, a year of talked about tornado events, ones that took social media by storm. It was a year of amazing tw
December 26, 2015. A significant tornado outbreak in North Texas. A total of 12 confirmed tornadoes, 3 of which were rated EF-2 or greater. The most intense tornado occurred in the Sunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett area. It was rated an EF4. On Ep
‘They had always said Vicksburg would never have a tornado because of the river’ – But it did on December 5, 1953. The tornado event began around 5:31 PM just west of the Mississippi River in E. Madison Parish. The tornado passed through dow
It is the second largest tornado outbreak on record during the month of November! At least 76 tornadoes in 17 states occurred over Veteran’s Day Weekend of 2002. The event began in Arkansas, Saturday afternoon November 9. The largest numbe
What is the scariest tornado you’ve ever seen? We asked some of our Tornado Talk fans and they have responded! Joplin. Pilger. Terrible Tuesday. We run through the list of some of the scariest tornadoes on our Halloween Episode! Fright
How do we determine the strength of a tornado? The damage left behind is surveyed and rated using the Enhanced Fujita Scale. What if a tornado forms and there is no or limited damage? Could Mobile Doppler Radar be used to help determine a t
Early October 2013…an outbreak of tornadoes across eastern Nebraska and Northwestern Iowa. Two tornadoes are rated EF4. One in Iowa. The other, in hardest hit, Wayne, NE. On Episode 22 of Tornado Talk, we share the story of Wayne from the pe
We have come a LONG way when it comes to communicating emergencies to the public. Through social media, within seconds, a message can be sent to relay critical weather information to millions of people. That is a huge responsibility for the
On Episode 20 of Tornado Talk, we explore the development of tornadoes out of tropical systems. How do they form? Where do they form? What was the biggest outbreak from a tropical cyclone? Which tropical tornado caused the most damage? Wh
August 15, 2016: Eight tornadoes from a severe weather event became a daily record for August tornadoes in Indiana. Then August 24 happened. A larger and more intense tornado outbreak moved across the state. Multiple supercells produced tor
It is just before 9pm on August 26, 2007 in Northwood, ND. A quaint town of just under 1,000 people is rocked by a massive EF4 tornado. One person is killed and 18 injured. More than 90 percent of the homes, apartments and businesses are dama
We are honored to have meteorologist, structural engineer, scientist, and storm chaser Tim Marshall on Episode 17 of Tornado Talk. We sat down with Tim and asked him questions about his career and his interests. He has conducted thousands of
The state of Utah averages just two tornadoes each year, with an F2 or stronger once every 7 years. It was an F2 that soared through the state at lunchtime on August 11, 1999. It slammed the largest city in Utah. The tornado lasted ten minu
August 6, 1993 was one for the record books in the state of Virginia. Eighteen tornadoes occurred on that day alone smashing the old record of ten in one day October 13, 1983. The total for the year was 25 breaking the old record of 22 from 1
On Episode 14 of Tornado Talk, we take on the siren debate. There are some in the weather community who think they are antiquated technology and would like to see them go. There are many though who think they are necessary and feel they shoul
The ingredients came together on July 7, 2016 to generate supercell thunderstorms that resulted in tornadoes that pressed through Greenwood County, KS. Hear the story from those chasing the nighttime storms to a resident caught in the middle.
Everything changed for the residents of the quiet, rural community of Oakfield, WI on Thursday, July 18th, 1996. A powerful tornado ripped through the village and NWS survey teams would find F5 damage. We talk with WISN-TV Chief Meteorologis
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