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5 States With the Highest Odds of Seeing a Tornado

From Tornado Alley to the Deep South, these five U.S. states have the highest odds of seeing a tornado each year. Here's how ...
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Could a tornado be spawned from a thunderstorm that is not officially a "severe" thunderstorm? Also, can a tornado form when there is no thunderstorm at all?

MIKE MOSS SAYS: Tina, Once a thunderstorm produces a tornado, it becomes severe by default whether it satisfies the other criteria for severe storms (hail of .75 inch or greater diameter and/or wind ...

How to remember the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning

Severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the state on Feb. 19. Before weather alerts are issued, here's how to remember the difference between a tornado watch and a warning.
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Landspout tornadoes are particularly common in eastern Colorado

June is Colorado's most active month for tornadoes. Our state sees a high number of a special type of tornado called a landspout. As usual, a lot of that has to do with the mountains. A supercell is a ...