Abstract: Trends of tornado and severe thunderstorm watch verification for the period 1967?1990 are presented. Over the past 10 years the annual number of reported severe thunderstorm events has increased substantially. In comparison, ...

Abstract: A review of tornado activity in the United States during 1986 is presented. Annual statistics are compared with both recent and long-term values. Month-by-month highlights of tornado events are summarized. Meteorological ...

Abstract: A review of tornado activity in the United States during 1985 is presented. Annual statistics are compared with both recent and long-term values. Month-by-month highlights of tornado events are summarized. Meteorology ...

Abstract: Strong post-cold front wind events in the northern plains of the United States are a difficult problem for operational forecasters. The various atmospheric ingredients that lead to these events are examined from an operational ...

Abstract: Tornado events of 1984 are reviewed. Significant and interesting aspects of the 907 reported tornadoes are noted. Synoptic patterns associated with four noteworthy tornado days are examined.

Abstract: Tornado events of 1983 are reviewed. Significant and interesting aspects of the 931 reported tornadoes are noted. Synoptic patterns associated with four noteworthy tornado days are examined.