Tornadoes have been few and far between this year — a relief to residents of Tornado Alley, but a letdown to scientists studying the swirling storms out in the field.
While tornadoes can occur at any time of year, spring is historically the most active period for the storms.
Many tornadoes have been spotted this year and several have caused damage to homes and businesses around the country, particularly in the usual hotspots of the Midwest and Southeast. But this storm season has been quieter than usual overall, particularly when it comes to the most intense killer storms.
http://www.cbs3springfield.com/weather/climatecenter/recentclimatearticles/48637942.html
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — This has been an unusually mild year in Tornado Alley, which is good news, of course, for the people who live here, but a little frustrating to scientists who planned to chase twisters as part of a $10 million research project.
During a remarkable 17-day lull from mid-May through early June, there were no tornado watches issued anywhere in the United States. And that is typically the height of the season in Tornado Alley.
http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/jul/31/mild-tornado-season-frustrates-scientists/?newswatch
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