Really Cool Graphic – Tornado Tracks from 1950-2013 Mapped

Just a super interesting graphic that the Storm Prediction Center put together using GIS data. What you’re seeing is a graphical representation of the track of each tornado that’s impacted the continental United States from 1950-2013. Notice the density in Tornado Alley, a region of the country where geography is conducive to the large scale weather patterns that produce tornadoes. Also, check out the general trend of a northeast vector to the tornado tracks. Lastly, note that although tornadoes are considerably less common in the Northeast, they still do occur with some frequency.

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2 thoughts on “Really Cool Graphic – Tornado Tracks from 1950-2013 Mapped

  1. It is not impossible for a weaker tornado to form in this region, nor do the mountains somehow protect this region from tornadoes, they are just not as common of an even here as they are in the great plains and the deep south.

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