There’s a regional myth that Knoxville is protected from tornadoes because of its geographic location. In fact, about 90% of ...

Some meteorologists and tornado researchers believe the region dubbed “tornado alley” is beginning to shift east.

Comparing annual data from 1980 to 1999 with 2000 to 2019, 20 U.S. states saw an increase in tornado activity, including Tennessee. Scientists can’t pinpoint precisely how much may be due to an ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/WVLT) - Over the past several years, a new trend has emerged in Tennessee as tornado activity has shifted east. Meteorologists Ben Cathey and Spencer Denton are finding more ...

An unsettled pattern will bring the return of storms, some strong to severe Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon, ...

(WKRN) — Tennessee is in the heart of tornado season ... Oscillation could be one of the reasons why there’s more tornado activity than normal. Remember, the El Niño Southern Oscillation ...

The U.S. has had more reported tornadoes than normal – over 960 as of May 22, according to the National Weather Service’s preliminary count.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Multiple injuries were reported after a possible tornado touched down in Loudon County Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office. Loudon County Sheriff's Office spokesperson ...

"Another tornado is heading directly north of Selmer, TN, in 40 minutes," the NWS office ... of severe storms and possible tornadic activity. Please monitor your local weather forecast and take ...

Wayne and Lawerence counties in Tennessee through 6 A.M. A watch means a tornado is possible associated with thunderstorm activity overnight. The chance for severe weather overnight will be for ...

with an uptick in storm activity along the region nicknamed "tornado alley," which normally runs through the Plains and Deep South but in recent years has included states like Tennessee ...

Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to detect activity and alert people to seek shelter. The traditional “Tornado Alley” is shifting ...