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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...