Warm Weather Spawns Unusual January Tornadoes

(09/01/08)

• Tornadoes have occurred in the Midwest in January before, but they are much more typical 4-5 months later in the Spring. • These tornadoes occurred as a result of warm moist air moving in from the South and clashing with cold weather fronts moving down from the North. • Record high temperatures for Winter were reported in 138 cities of the Midwest states    Click here to download a PowerPoint Presentation with more details on this Event