Severe Weather Outbreak Likely across the Plains Tuesday

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

The most intense severe weather day of the season is looking increasing likely for portions of the Plains later Tuesday. A potent storm system moving out of the Rockies will tap into the rich moisture source of the Gulf of Mexico to allow thunderstorms to quickly develop along a line from Texas to Nebraska. Stronger storms across the Plains are likely to produce large hail, high winds, and tornadoes.  For a more in-depth look into the causes of the outbreak, read the technical discussion below. Also if you can do so safely, be sure to upload your storm photos to your MORECAST app so we can show the world using social media.

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Five years on: A look back at history’s largest ever tornado outbreak

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

It’s been five years now since the largest tornado outbreak in American history began unfolding. A total of 363 tornadoes touched down between April 25 and April 28, 2011, leaving destruction across 21 states. Four tornadoes even reached EF5 strength, the strongest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with winds greater than 200 miles per hour. The four monster twisters in a single outbreak was more than the U.S. typically sees in a whole year. MORECAST meteorologists recap what remains the deadliest outbreak since 1925, as well as some of science behind what caused it.

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Severe Storms to Blow into the Great Lakes

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

Severe weather possible in Great Lakes April 25

A storm system exiting the Northern Plains will allow for potentially severe gusts to blow through the Windy City as well as Milwaukee and areas southeast. MORECAST takes a look into what you can expect to see

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