Archive for the Wind Category

The Great Natchez Tornado of May 7th, 1840

On May 6, 2014 / Lightning, Rain, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Wind

Near 1pm on the afternoon of May 7th, 1840 a thunderstorm that produced one of the most violent tornadoes in recorded history began to form just southwest of Natchez, Mississippi. Near 2pm the storm dropped what was likely a massive twister as it crossed the Mississippi River […]

What Makes A Severe Thunderstorm Severe?

On February 17, 2014 / Hail, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Wind

Later this week, one of the first signs of spring will be appearing, in the form of thunderstorms. It is likely that some of these storms will be severe, and there may even be a tornado or two. But not all thunderstorms are severe, and there doesn’t […]

Possible storm will bring snow to the Midwest & tornadoes to the South this weekend.

On December 16, 2013 / Hail, Snow, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Wind

A major storm system could impact portions of the United States this weekend as many are travelling for the Christmas holiday. Heavy snow and icy conditions could be in place for portions of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan by Sunday December 22nd. On Saturday December 21st severe thunderstorms will erupt […]

Tornadoes rake the Upper Mid West

On November 17, 2013 / Hail, Lightning, Rain, Storm Chasing, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Wind

Tornadic storms are marching across portions of the Ohio Valley as I type this. Over 55 (some likely duplicate reports) tornadoes have been reported with more likely this evening. In all over 200 severe reports have been tabulated for this November outbreak. Early this morning the National […]

Severe Weather Outbreak Likely Sunday 11/17

On November 16, 2013 / Flooding, Hail, Lightning, Rain, Tornadoes, Wind

A widespread severe weather event will likely take place tomorrow from the Great Lakes through the Ohio and Tennessee Valley. A damaging wind event will likely take place as a line of storms develop along a cold front from Michigan to Tennessee and sweeps East into Sunday night. […]