Yes A hatched area has also been issued for that date, in part due to, tornadoes. Such an outlook indicates that the Storm Prediction Center anticipates the potential for strong tornadoes.
The SPC did not include a hatched area for tornadoes for March 25, which would indicate a 10% or greater chance of strong tornadoes within 25 miles of a given point. In fact, only a 5% risk area was defined for tornadoes overall. In most cases, this would suggest that strong tornadoes are unlikely, but it does not rule out the possibility. That at least one strong tornado (EF2 or EF3 by the looks of the damage) occurred shows that there was indeed such a risk.
Yes. The Storm Prediction Center has mentioned the potential for a few strong tornadoes.
It is too early to tell for sure, as there is always uncertainty in these outlooks, but the fact that there is a moderate risk outlook and the potential for tornadoes has been mentioned, a few strong (EF2+) tornadoes may be possible. However, the oulook states that the primary threat is expected to be hail.
Risk for Honor - 2015 was released on: USA: 24 July 2015
While April-June is generally considered tornado season in the United States, tornadoes can occur at any time of year. Tornadoes as strong as F4 have been recorded in July, though strong tornadoes do not appear very likely with the current outlook. July tends to be warm and humid for much of the US, which means conditions are often ripe for the formation of thunderstorms, which can be severe. Wind shear is generally weaker in the summer than it is in the spring or fall, which means that thunderstorms are less likely to develop the rotation needed to spawn tornadoes, but it is still entirely possible.
Tropical depressions often produce heavy rain, but not strong winds, though there is some risk of tornadoes.
No. A tornado is a natural disaster. A strong risk of tornadoes, though, may lead to a state of emergency being declared.
Yes. The storm prediction center has specifically mentioned the threat of tornadoes and anticipates that the threat will increase as the front shifts. Given the large area placed under a moderate risk (though this may be due to the hail threat), there is likely some potential for strong tornadoes. More information will become available when the first Day 1 outlook for April 3 is issued at around midnight central time.
Yes, Maryland does occasionally experience tornadoes, particularly during the spring and summer months. While they are not as common as in the central United States, Maryland is still at risk for severe weather events, including tornadoes. It is important for residents to stay informed and have a plan in place in case of a tornado.
Well, honey, tornadoes can hit anywhere, but the infamous "Tornado Alley" states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska tend to see more twisters than a bad hair day at a beauty pageant. Don't forget about Dixie Alley in the Southeast, where states like Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee also get their fair share of swirling winds. Basically, if you're living in these areas, it's a good idea to keep an eye on the sky and hold onto your hat!
If flying cows were caught in tornadoes, they would likely be carried along with the strong winds and potentially be injured or killed due to the violent nature of tornadoes. The cows would be at risk of being thrown around and possibly landing far from their original location.
It is unclear what is meant by the average risk. A large portion of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys was under a 2% or greater risk for tornadoes. About half of that area was under a 5% risk.