May 1, 2016
By Stacie Knight
...Most of the damage on Tuesday (click here) occurred from EF-1 tornadoes, with the average wind speed between 90-110 mph (NWS). As they continue to survey, we will bring you updates on their findings. For folks that have to continue to clean up, there is good news in the fact that we have quiet weather in the week ahead.
As we continue through May, it is important to stay weather aware. May is usually our busiest month when it comes to tornadoes. On average, the state sees about 22 tornadoes a year. Last year, we had 83 (statewide). That number is close to the record of 91 in 2010.
Did we ever have a May where we did not have any confirmed tornadoes? Yes we did, back in 2005.
Texas and Oklahoma aren't alone. Mississippi has a lot more wetlands, rivers and tributaries, so it catches a lot of the flooding.
By Stacie Knight
...Most of the damage on Tuesday (click here) occurred from EF-1 tornadoes, with the average wind speed between 90-110 mph (NWS). As they continue to survey, we will bring you updates on their findings. For folks that have to continue to clean up, there is good news in the fact that we have quiet weather in the week ahead.
As we continue through May, it is important to stay weather aware. May is usually our busiest month when it comes to tornadoes. On average, the state sees about 22 tornadoes a year. Last year, we had 83 (statewide). That number is close to the record of 91 in 2010.
Did we ever have a May where we did not have any confirmed tornadoes? Yes we did, back in 2005.
Texas and Oklahoma aren't alone. Mississippi has a lot more wetlands, rivers and tributaries, so it catches a lot of the flooding.
