Methods: How multiple variables control TX/OK panhandle Spring severe weather

Using the database of information offered by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Amarillo, Texas, the number of tornado reports and tornado days was established. From there, the number of “Spring” tornadoes was established removing…

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Findings: How multiple variables control TX/OK panhandle Spring severe weather

There was a correlation between the weighted totals of the standard deviations from the mean of the anomalies of GoA SST, GoM SST, Previous Precipitation, ENSO SST when compared against the total number of tornadoes…

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Conclusion: How multiple variables control TX/OK panhandle Spring severe weather

There is a lot about forecasting severe weather season across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandle that is controlled regionally and even locally. This statistical analysis does not take that into account. There are too many…

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Possible links between SST, rainfall, TX/OK panhandle tornadoes

Yes, the title isn’t exactly gasp-worthy. Nor is it a ground-breaking new idea. I know. But What I found out was interesting! For those of you who frequent this site – and there aren’t many…

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Severe Weather Breakdown – 4/12/14

Update (4/12/14 2:20): It looks like the threat for severe weather is shifting north as we move through the day. Here is the latest look at the RAP for the composite reflectivity at 8pm. Notice…

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April’s tornado climatology

In Texas, April is the start of a pretty active spring. According to the National Climate Data Center, Texas will see – on average – 28 tornadoes in April. Meanwhile, in the southeast, a “hotbed”…

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