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Bookmark or Share- Severe Weather 101: Tornado Basics - NOAA National Severe Storms LaboratoryIn the northern Plains and upper Midwest (North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota), tornado season is in June or July. But, remember, tornadoes can happen at any time of year. Tornadoes can also happen at any time of day or night, but most tornadoes occur between 4–9 p.m.
- Storm Prediction Center Maps, Graphics, and Data PageSevere weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather, storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch, mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm Prediction Center.
- The Online Tornado FAQ (by Roger Edwards, SPC)BACK UP TO THE TOP. How do tornadoes form? The classic answer--"warm moist Gulf air meets cold Canadian air and dry air from the Rockies"--is a gross oversimplification. Most thunderstorms that form under those conditions (near warm fronts, cold fronts and drylines respectively) never make tornadoes.
- When Is Tornado Season? What to Know and How to PrepareIn Tornado Alley, there are two distinct tornado seasons: The Southern Plains tornado season reaches its height in May through June, while tornado season in the Northern Plains and Upper...
- Why April, May and June Are Most Active and Dangerous Months of Year ...April, May and June are the peak months for tornadoes in the United States. Intense tornadoes are more likely to occur during the spring. Many of the worst tornado outbreaks have struck in...
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