Is the weather channel's tor con accurate and useful or is it inaccurate and not useful?

Answer 1

It is potentially useful, though perhaps not as accurate as the Weather Channel might have us think. It is doubtful that it is any more accurate than the outlooks from the storm prediction center. Although it should probably not be disregarded, tor con forecasts should be taken with a grain of salt, especially at higher tor cons, as small variations in the atmosphere can significantly affect the outcome of a severe wetaher outbreak.