Dr. Cathy Finley
Unusual Weather Patterns Reduce 2009 Tornado Count, Impact Wind Energy Production
Every severe weather season is unique, but 2009 has been especially unusual. April, May and June are typically the most active months for severe storms, but this year these storms went into hiding during the climatological peak of the tornado season. In tornado alley, the number of tornadoes was approximately 75% below average from mid-May to mid-June. Many areas of the Northern Plains reported only 10-20% of the normal number of tornadoes during the peak of the season.
Dr. Cathy Finley, posted on
September 14th, 2009
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