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

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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

While the majority of Tennessee’s tornado activity takes place in the spring, it’s not unusual for the number of tornadoes to start increasing in February. Meanwhile, snow hit New England ...

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 ...