Capturing The Chaos: 3 Iconic Texas Tornado Photos
Texas has had a long history with tornadoes; much of that history has been documented in photos & footage. However some of the most famous photographs ever taken of tornadoes have been from Texas. These are 3 of probably the most well known in history. The "Twister" Tornado. If you've...
Twister Tales: Balancing Nostalgia And Safety Is Iowa’s Tornado Tradition
Ah, Iowa! Land of rolling cornfields, friendly neighbors, and, of course, the time-honored tradition of watching tornadoes from the porch. We Iowans have an uncanny knack for spotting a funnel cloud and grabbing a lawn chair instead of taking cover. Trust me, been there done that. But while there’s something oddly charming about the image of a Midwesterner casually observing a twister with a cup of coffee in hand, it’s high time we updated our tornado protocols. Let’s blend a bit of humor with some serious advice to ensure that your storm-watching days are a tad safer and a little less newsworthy.
It’s Waterspout Season On Great Lakes – Are They Different Than Tornadoes?
A lot of people assume that waterspouts are tornadoes over a body of water. While a tornado can be a waterspout, not all waterspouts are tornadoes. This October, the Great Lakes saw over 30 waterspouts in just a few days. How Waterspouts Form. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids...
Anniversary of Rare December Tornadoes in Oklahoma Fast Approaching
Dec. 5, 1975 - Okmulgee, Muskogee, and Wagoner, Oklahoma. Dec. 31, 2010 - Adair, Oklahoma; Washington and Benton, Arkansas. Although the Adair tornado on Dec. 31 was an EF3 in Arkansas, it dwindled to EF2 status when it crossed Oklahoma's state lines. Luckily, Oklahoma didn't see any fatalities from any...