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November 26-27th, 1973:
An outbreak of 23 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Thirteen tornadoes were significant (F2+), three of which in Mississippi and Alabama were F3s. A weather service office in Huntsville lost its roof. One person was killed and 133 were injured.
An outbreak of 23 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Thirteen tornadoes were significant (F2+), three of which in Mississippi and Alabama were F3s. A weather service office in Huntsville lost its roof. One person was killed and 133 were injured.
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
November 26-27th, 1973:
An outbreak of 23 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Thirteen tornadoes were significant (F2+), three of which in Mississippi and Alabama were F3s. A weather service office in Huntsville lost its roof. One person was killed and 133 were injured.
An outbreak of 23 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Thirteen tornadoes were significant (F2+), three of which in Mississippi and Alabama were F3s. A weather service office in Huntsville lost its roof. One person was killed and 133 were injured.
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A great deep dive on the Appalachian Thanksgiving snow storm, one of the historical holiday storms I talked about yesterday.
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A great deep dive on the Appalachian Thanksgiving snow storm, one of the historical holiday storms I talked about yesterday.
November 25-26th, 1926:
The deadliest documented November tornado outbreak in the United States impacted the Ozarks and the Southeast. Thomas Grazulis identified 24 tornadoes during this event, two of which were F4s at Enders, AR, and Brandsville, MO. 91 people lost their lives.
The deadliest documented November tornado outbreak in the United States impacted the Ozarks and the Southeast. Thomas Grazulis identified 24 tornadoes during this event, two of which were F4s at Enders, AR, and Brandsville, MO. 91 people lost their lives.
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
November 25-26th, 1926:
The deadliest documented November tornado outbreak in the United States impacted the Ozarks and the Southeast. Thomas Grazulis identified 24 tornadoes during this event, two of which were F4s at Enders, AR, and Brandsville, MO. 91 people lost their lives.
The deadliest documented November tornado outbreak in the United States impacted the Ozarks and the Southeast. Thomas Grazulis identified 24 tornadoes during this event, two of which were F4s at Enders, AR, and Brandsville, MO. 91 people lost their lives.
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23 NOV 2025 - Waterspout near Bozburun (Muğla region), Türkiye. Medit.Sea.
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source: İHA, 24 NOV 2025
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source: İHA, 24 NOV 2025
November 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
23 NOV 2025 - Waterspout near Bozburun (Muğla region), Türkiye. Medit.Sea.
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source: İHA, 24 NOV 2025
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source: İHA, 24 NOV 2025
November 25, 1987:
Typhoon Nina peaked as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon with 1-minute sustained winds of 145 knots. The storm slammed into the Philippines, causing heavy damage to several islands and killing 979 people.
Typhoon Nina peaked as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon with 1-minute sustained winds of 145 knots. The storm slammed into the Philippines, causing heavy damage to several islands and killing 979 people.
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
November 25, 1987:
Typhoon Nina peaked as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon with 1-minute sustained winds of 145 knots. The storm slammed into the Philippines, causing heavy damage to several islands and killing 979 people.
Typhoon Nina peaked as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon with 1-minute sustained winds of 145 knots. The storm slammed into the Philippines, causing heavy damage to several islands and killing 979 people.
November 24, 1928:
An estimated F4 tornado damaged at least four homes in Hostrup, near Esbjerg in western Denmark. A two-story Brick masonry farmhouse was destroyed, with only some exterior walls remaining. A pump was ripped off the ground and thrown 10 meters.
An estimated F4 tornado damaged at least four homes in Hostrup, near Esbjerg in western Denmark. A two-story Brick masonry farmhouse was destroyed, with only some exterior walls remaining. A pump was ripped off the ground and thrown 10 meters.
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
November 24, 1928:
An estimated F4 tornado damaged at least four homes in Hostrup, near Esbjerg in western Denmark. A two-story Brick masonry farmhouse was destroyed, with only some exterior walls remaining. A pump was ripped off the ground and thrown 10 meters.
An estimated F4 tornado damaged at least four homes in Hostrup, near Esbjerg in western Denmark. A two-story Brick masonry farmhouse was destroyed, with only some exterior walls remaining. A pump was ripped off the ground and thrown 10 meters.
November 23rd, 1981:
The largest tornado outbreak in European history (and one of the largest single-day outbreaks ever) impacted the United Kingdom. Over 6 hours, 104 tornadoes (all F0-F2) touched down around England and Wales. Eight people were injured.
The largest tornado outbreak in European history (and one of the largest single-day outbreaks ever) impacted the United Kingdom. Over 6 hours, 104 tornadoes (all F0-F2) touched down around England and Wales. Eight people were injured.
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
November 23rd, 1981:
The largest tornado outbreak in European history (and one of the largest single-day outbreaks ever) impacted the United Kingdom. Over 6 hours, 104 tornadoes (all F0-F2) touched down around England and Wales. Eight people were injured.
The largest tornado outbreak in European history (and one of the largest single-day outbreaks ever) impacted the United Kingdom. Over 6 hours, 104 tornadoes (all F0-F2) touched down around England and Wales. Eight people were injured.
November 23-24th, 2001:
An outbreak of 68 tornadoes impacted numerous states from Arkansas to Georgia. 24 were strong (F2+), three of which were devastating F4s. Notably, dozens of homes were destroyed (some completely swept away) in Madison, MS. 13 people were killed.
An outbreak of 68 tornadoes impacted numerous states from Arkansas to Georgia. 24 were strong (F2+), three of which were devastating F4s. Notably, dozens of homes were destroyed (some completely swept away) in Madison, MS. 13 people were killed.
November 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
November 23-24th, 2001:
An outbreak of 68 tornadoes impacted numerous states from Arkansas to Georgia. 24 were strong (F2+), three of which were devastating F4s. Notably, dozens of homes were destroyed (some completely swept away) in Madison, MS. 13 people were killed.
An outbreak of 68 tornadoes impacted numerous states from Arkansas to Georgia. 24 were strong (F2+), three of which were devastating F4s. Notably, dozens of homes were destroyed (some completely swept away) in Madison, MS. 13 people were killed.
November 22-23, 1992:
Continued tornadic activity impacted numerous states in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic US. Over a dozen intense (F3+) twisters were part of this onslaught, including three violent F4s in Kentucky and Georgia. Ten people were killed.
Continued tornadic activity impacted numerous states in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic US. Over a dozen intense (F3+) twisters were part of this onslaught, including three violent F4s in Kentucky and Georgia. Ten people were killed.
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
November 22-23, 1992:
Continued tornadic activity impacted numerous states in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic US. Over a dozen intense (F3+) twisters were part of this onslaught, including three violent F4s in Kentucky and Georgia. Ten people were killed.
Continued tornadic activity impacted numerous states in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic US. Over a dozen intense (F3+) twisters were part of this onslaught, including three violent F4s in Kentucky and Georgia. Ten people were killed.
November 22nd, 1963:
Light rain/drizzle and chilly temperatures greeted an estimated crowd of 5,000 in front of Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. The crowd gathered to see John F Kennedy before the President attended breakfast at the hotel. The rain would end a short time later.
Light rain/drizzle and chilly temperatures greeted an estimated crowd of 5,000 in front of Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. The crowd gathered to see John F Kennedy before the President attended breakfast at the hotel. The rain would end a short time later.
November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
November 22nd, 1963:
Light rain/drizzle and chilly temperatures greeted an estimated crowd of 5,000 in front of Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. The crowd gathered to see John F Kennedy before the President attended breakfast at the hotel. The rain would end a short time later.
Light rain/drizzle and chilly temperatures greeted an estimated crowd of 5,000 in front of Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. The crowd gathered to see John F Kennedy before the President attended breakfast at the hotel. The rain would end a short time later.
November 22, 1874:
A pair of intense tornadoes occurred west of Huntsville and south of Birmingham, Alabama. Many homes and other structures were destroyed at Tuscumbia and Montevalle by the two wedges. Sixteen people were killed and several dozen more were injured.
A pair of intense tornadoes occurred west of Huntsville and south of Birmingham, Alabama. Many homes and other structures were destroyed at Tuscumbia and Montevalle by the two wedges. Sixteen people were killed and several dozen more were injured.
November 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
November 22, 1874:
A pair of intense tornadoes occurred west of Huntsville and south of Birmingham, Alabama. Many homes and other structures were destroyed at Tuscumbia and Montevalle by the two wedges. Sixteen people were killed and several dozen more were injured.
A pair of intense tornadoes occurred west of Huntsville and south of Birmingham, Alabama. Many homes and other structures were destroyed at Tuscumbia and Montevalle by the two wedges. Sixteen people were killed and several dozen more were injured.
November 20-21st, 1900:
An outbreak of at least ten tornadoes impacted Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Two of the tornadoes were estimated F4s, striking hard southeast of Memphis and near Columbia, TN. 77 people were killed, and at least 376 were injured.
An outbreak of at least ten tornadoes impacted Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Two of the tornadoes were estimated F4s, striking hard southeast of Memphis and near Columbia, TN. 77 people were killed, and at least 376 were injured.
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
November 20-21st, 1900:
An outbreak of at least ten tornadoes impacted Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Two of the tornadoes were estimated F4s, striking hard southeast of Memphis and near Columbia, TN. 77 people were killed, and at least 376 were injured.
An outbreak of at least ten tornadoes impacted Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Two of the tornadoes were estimated F4s, striking hard southeast of Memphis and near Columbia, TN. 77 people were killed, and at least 376 were injured.
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A “lost” tornado from 2011 was surveyed and confirmed 14+ years later by NWS Birmingham. They wrote, “It is important to correct the record for both accuracy and credibility.”
More details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/17KG...
More details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/17KG...
November 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A “lost” tornado from 2011 was surveyed and confirmed 14+ years later by NWS Birmingham. They wrote, “It is important to correct the record for both accuracy and credibility.”
More details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/17KG...
More details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/17KG...
November 19th, 1998:
”Mr. Tornado,” Famed tornado researcher Theodore Fujita, passed away after a long illness on this date. Fujita was 78.
”Mr. Tornado,” Famed tornado researcher Theodore Fujita, passed away after a long illness on this date. Fujita was 78.
November 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
November 19th, 1998:
”Mr. Tornado,” Famed tornado researcher Theodore Fujita, passed away after a long illness on this date. Fujita was 78.
”Mr. Tornado,” Famed tornado researcher Theodore Fujita, passed away after a long illness on this date. Fujita was 78.
November 18-19th, 1421:
The notorious St. Elizabeth’s flood occurred in what is now known as the Netherlands. A strong storm on the North Sea coast caused several dikes to break. Some villages around Dordrecht were lost, causing an estimated 6,000 casualties.
The notorious St. Elizabeth’s flood occurred in what is now known as the Netherlands. A strong storm on the North Sea coast caused several dikes to break. Some villages around Dordrecht were lost, causing an estimated 6,000 casualties.
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
November 18-19th, 1421:
The notorious St. Elizabeth’s flood occurred in what is now known as the Netherlands. A strong storm on the North Sea coast caused several dikes to break. Some villages around Dordrecht were lost, causing an estimated 6,000 casualties.
The notorious St. Elizabeth’s flood occurred in what is now known as the Netherlands. A strong storm on the North Sea coast caused several dikes to break. Some villages around Dordrecht were lost, causing an estimated 6,000 casualties.
November 18, 1957:
An outbreak of 22 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Ten of these tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was an F4 that destroyed 40 homes in Blount County, AL. Four people were killed and 61 were injured.
An outbreak of 22 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Ten of these tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was an F4 that destroyed 40 homes in Blount County, AL. Four people were killed and 61 were injured.
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
November 18, 1957:
An outbreak of 22 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Ten of these tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was an F4 that destroyed 40 homes in Blount County, AL. Four people were killed and 61 were injured.
An outbreak of 22 tornadoes struck the Southern US. Ten of these tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was an F4 that destroyed 40 homes in Blount County, AL. Four people were killed and 61 were injured.
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54" at Orchard Park, NY, home of the Buffalo Bills.
Generally in Buffalo the Thruway (I-90) is open in snows of 12" or more, and cleared within hours of snow stopping.
The Thruway was closed for 4 days.
Generally in Buffalo the Thruway (I-90) is open in snows of 12" or more, and cleared within hours of snow stopping.
The Thruway was closed for 4 days.
November 17-19, 2014:
A massive lake effect snow event impacted Buffalo, New York. Over the course of 3 days, bands from Lake Erie produced snowfall rates up to 3-6" per hour. Totals in many areas peaked at over five feet. Tragically, thirteen people were killed.
A massive lake effect snow event impacted Buffalo, New York. Over the course of 3 days, bands from Lake Erie produced snowfall rates up to 3-6" per hour. Totals in many areas peaked at over five feet. Tragically, thirteen people were killed.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
54" at Orchard Park, NY, home of the Buffalo Bills.
Generally in Buffalo the Thruway (I-90) is open in snows of 12" or more, and cleared within hours of snow stopping.
The Thruway was closed for 4 days.
Generally in Buffalo the Thruway (I-90) is open in snows of 12" or more, and cleared within hours of snow stopping.
The Thruway was closed for 4 days.
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This is what it looked like inside that.
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This is what it looked like inside that.
November 17-19, 2014:
A massive lake effect snow event impacted Buffalo, New York. Over the course of 3 days, bands from Lake Erie produced snowfall rates up to 3-6" per hour. Totals in many areas peaked at over five feet. Tragically, thirteen people were killed.
A massive lake effect snow event impacted Buffalo, New York. Over the course of 3 days, bands from Lake Erie produced snowfall rates up to 3-6" per hour. Totals in many areas peaked at over five feet. Tragically, thirteen people were killed.
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
November 17-19, 2014:
A massive lake effect snow event impacted Buffalo, New York. Over the course of 3 days, bands from Lake Erie produced snowfall rates up to 3-6" per hour. Totals in many areas peaked at over five feet. Tragically, thirteen people were killed.
A massive lake effect snow event impacted Buffalo, New York. Over the course of 3 days, bands from Lake Erie produced snowfall rates up to 3-6" per hour. Totals in many areas peaked at over five feet. Tragically, thirteen people were killed.
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OTD 11 years ago on November 17-19 2014, and again 3 years ago on November 17-19 2022, I documented epic lake effect snow events over the Buffalo and Southtowns area.
#NYwx #LakeEffect #snow #thundersnow
#NYwx #LakeEffect #snow #thundersnow
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
OTD 11 years ago on November 17-19 2014, and again 3 years ago on November 17-19 2022, I documented epic lake effect snow events over the Buffalo and Southtowns area.
#NYwx #LakeEffect #snow #thundersnow
#NYwx #LakeEffect #snow #thundersnow
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What made the above-average 2025 #HurricaneSeason unusual?
- Least amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy since 2022
- No U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time since 2015
- Latest first named storm formation since 2014
- Three Category 5 hurricanes, second only to the 2005 season
- Least amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy since 2022
- No U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time since 2015
- Latest first named storm formation since 2014
- Three Category 5 hurricanes, second only to the 2005 season
Summary of the Unusual 2025 Hurricane Season
Updates and summaries on tropical Atlantic activity... including easterly waves, tropical storms, subtropical storms, and hurricanes.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
What made the above-average 2025 #HurricaneSeason unusual?
- Least amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy since 2022
- No U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time since 2015
- Latest first named storm formation since 2014
- Three Category 5 hurricanes, second only to the 2005 season
- Least amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy since 2022
- No U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time since 2015
- Latest first named storm formation since 2014
- Three Category 5 hurricanes, second only to the 2005 season
November 17th, 1999:
Hurricane Lenny became the first hurricane ever to strike the islands of the Lesser Antilles from the west. The menacing Category 4 storm was dubbed "backward or left-handed Lenny" because of its unusual motion.
Hurricane Lenny became the first hurricane ever to strike the islands of the Lesser Antilles from the west. The menacing Category 4 storm was dubbed "backward or left-handed Lenny" because of its unusual motion.
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
November 17th, 1999:
Hurricane Lenny became the first hurricane ever to strike the islands of the Lesser Antilles from the west. The menacing Category 4 storm was dubbed "backward or left-handed Lenny" because of its unusual motion.
Hurricane Lenny became the first hurricane ever to strike the islands of the Lesser Antilles from the west. The menacing Category 4 storm was dubbed "backward or left-handed Lenny" because of its unusual motion.
November 16th, 1958:
Extremely rare, November snow fell over Tucson and surrounding areas of Arizona. The 6.4 inches of snow in Tucson is the most snowfall they have ever received in November and the second most all-time in one day.
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Extremely rare, November snow fell over Tucson and surrounding areas of Arizona. The 6.4 inches of snow in Tucson is the most snowfall they have ever received in November and the second most all-time in one day.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
November 16th, 1958:
Extremely rare, November snow fell over Tucson and surrounding areas of Arizona. The 6.4 inches of snow in Tucson is the most snowfall they have ever received in November and the second most all-time in one day.
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Extremely rare, November snow fell over Tucson and surrounding areas of Arizona. The 6.4 inches of snow in Tucson is the most snowfall they have ever received in November and the second most all-time in one day.
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November 15th, 1996:
A nearly week-long lake effect snow event in western New York, northeastern Ohio, and northwest Pennsylvania finally ended. Reported totals were immense, peaking at nearly 69" in Chardon, Ohio. Damage in the region was estimated at ~$25 million.
A nearly week-long lake effect snow event in western New York, northeastern Ohio, and northwest Pennsylvania finally ended. Reported totals were immense, peaking at nearly 69" in Chardon, Ohio. Damage in the region was estimated at ~$25 million.
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
November 15th, 1996:
A nearly week-long lake effect snow event in western New York, northeastern Ohio, and northwest Pennsylvania finally ended. Reported totals were immense, peaking at nearly 69" in Chardon, Ohio. Damage in the region was estimated at ~$25 million.
A nearly week-long lake effect snow event in western New York, northeastern Ohio, and northwest Pennsylvania finally ended. Reported totals were immense, peaking at nearly 69" in Chardon, Ohio. Damage in the region was estimated at ~$25 million.
November 15, 2020:
Tropical Storm Iota strengthened into the Atlantic's 13th (and final) hurricane of the year. Over the next 24 hours, the storm would rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous Category 4.
Tropical Storm Iota strengthened into the Atlantic's 13th (and final) hurricane of the year. Over the next 24 hours, the storm would rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous Category 4.
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
November 15, 2020:
Tropical Storm Iota strengthened into the Atlantic's 13th (and final) hurricane of the year. Over the next 24 hours, the storm would rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous Category 4.
Tropical Storm Iota strengthened into the Atlantic's 13th (and final) hurricane of the year. Over the next 24 hours, the storm would rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous Category 4.