Number Of Tornadoes Way Down Across Nation

Tornado season 2010 has really started off on a very quiet note. Take a look at the graphic below and you will see that the number of tornadoes across the Nation is currently at 23% of what is typical using a 3 year running average. Why is it so quiet? Well, nobody knows for sure though it may have something to do with the fact that the waters of the Gulf of Mexico have been cooler than normal due to the cold winter. However, the waters are beginning to warm now so does this mean that tornado number will begin to pick up? Time will tell. I will update this graphic on a weekly basis so please check back.

Mike

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