U.S. tornado droughts since 1990
Dec 1st, 2009 | By Greg CarbinHow does the 23-day tornado drought in November 2009 compare with other years?
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The “shape” of the 2009 tornado season
Jun 22nd, 2009 | By Harold BrooksOne of the interesting questions that comes up every year is how to compare a tornado season with previous seasons. In 2009, that question has come up particularly in light of the quiet conditions lately. One way to do this is to start by adjusting historical reports for the long-term “inflation” in reports. [...]
Quiescent Conditions
May 22nd, 2009 | By Greg CarbinUnusually quiet weather conditions for this time of year continue into the weekend.
Anatomy of a Well Forecast Bow Echo, Part II
May 14th, 2009 | By Greg CarbinA cautionary note about deterministic guidance from high-resolution NWP models.
Anatomy of a Well Forecast Bow Echo
May 11th, 2009 | By Greg CarbinA remarkable forecast of severe storms last Friday, May 8, 2009.
April 9, 2009 Severe Weather Potential
Apr 9th, 2009 | By Greg CarbinA look at an unfolding severe weather event and some new forecast techniques.
US Annual Tornado Death Tolls, 1875-present
Mar 1st, 2009 | By Harold BrooksWe frequently get asked, “how many…” occur each year. One of the most common of those questions involves tornado deaths. Here’s the raw data.
The relationship between preliminary and final tornado reports
Feb 13th, 2009 | By Harold BrooksThe relationship between the preliminary and final counts of tornadoes is not as straightforward as it seems.
The rarity of the Oklahoma tornadoes of 10 Feb revisited
Feb 13th, 2009 | By Harold BrooksThe question of how rare an event the Oklahoma tornadoes of 10 February 2009 is very difficult to answer.
Widespread Severe Thunderstorm Winds for a February Day
Feb 12th, 2009 | By Greg CarbinThe number of severe thunderstorm wind reports on Wed. Feb. 11, 2009 is unusual for so early in the year.