Everyday in June has had at least one tornado report

The U.S. tornado streak is at 18 days since May 30th (a very active pattern for the month of June). This streak will likely continue with severe weather expected from the Plains to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next few days. For the year there are 889 tornado reports. 165 of those reports are in June. Below is a list of the top 5 states with the most reports thus far:

Alabama 98
Texas 94
Georgia 64
Kansas 64
Missouri 60

Month to date (top 3 states):
Texas 25
Kansas 22
Colorado 17 (total for the yr, 24)!

2009 tornado reports through June 17!

U.S. tornado reports month to date through June 17!

Areas today where severe weather is likely to take place!

Vortex 2 catches #1

Vortex two catches their first tornado.

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Hurrican forecasters predict 9-14 named storms this year

Hurricane season is underway. The above images depicts what forecasters are predicting for this year. I'll have more to write later on.