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Climate: Record heat wave fuels rare March tornadoes
A file image of a tornado from the NOAA image library. More severe weather possible across the plains this weekend By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Record-breaking late winter warmth fueled an unusual...
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Colorado: Tornado reported near Mt. Evans
Mt. Evans, Colorado. Twister one of the highest ever reported By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — The National Weather Service this week confirmed that a tornado that touched down at about 11,900-feet...
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New satellites may lead to earlier tornado warnings
Tracking lighting inside clouds helps predict tornado formation Earlier tornado warnings could help save lives. Photo courtesy NOAA. By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — New satellite technology that can...
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New study shows link between Pacific sea surface temperatures and tornado...
Cooler Pacific Ocean temps may drive tornado activity into southern U.S. A tornado near Lakeview, Texas. Photo courtesy NOAA. By Summit Voice FRISCO — After studying more than 56,000 tornados,...
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Study: Tornado season becoming more variable
A new NOAA study tracks the occurrence of seasonal tornadoes across the U.S. Fewer outbreaks, but more twisters? Staff Report FRISCO — Tracking tornado trends is a big deal in the global warming era,...
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U.S. Tornado activity again below normal in 2014
Tornado numbers low for third year in a row. Scientists say they can’t pinpoint and long-term trends Staff Report FRISCO — The number of tornadoes in the U.S. was below average for the third year in a...
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Climate: Study shows how smoke from distant wildfires can affect tornado...
A tornado near Lakeview, Texas. Photo courtesy NOAA. New study could help produce better tornado forecasting Staff Report FRISCO — Under certain conditions, wildfire smoke transported thousands of...
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Climate: Does La Niña increase the odds of tornadoes?
Finding a signal amidst the climate noise isn’t easy Does La Niña increase the odds of tornadoes? Study finds links between ENSO and tornado frequency in the Southern U.S. Photo courtesy NOAA. Staff...
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Climate: Are tornado outbreaks becoming more frequent?
Severe tornado outbreaks across the U.S. are increasing. Photo courtesy NOAA. Average number of tornadoes per outbreak has increased by 50 percent since 1954 Staff Report Forecasting tornadoes has...
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