Monday, December 10, 2018

Forecasters say winter and spring could bring active tornado season because of El Niño

There have been several tornadoes that have touched down in the Bay Area multiple times in just over a month. And weather forecasters say this could be just the beginning of tornadoes this winter and spring.
The National Weather Service says it was an EF-1 tornado that touched down in a Pasco County front yard on Sunday morning, while the homeowners were outside having coffee.
"The tornadoes had wind speeds of about 90 mph. They’re quick, they’re thin, and you don’t get a lot of notice that they're coming," said Daniel Noah, National Weather Service Meteorologist.
This happening on the heels of multiple EF-1 tornadoes that hit across the Bay Area on November 2. 
"It just came out of nowhere and it was gone. Never would’ve expected it," said neighbor Renee Piehl.
But forecasters say people should get ready to expect more. The National Weather Service says Florida averages about 52 tornadoes a year, making Florida 10th in the nation for states with the most tornadoes. And they expect this winter and spring to be more active than usual.

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