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NWS Meteorologist ~ Scott Doering
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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.”
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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.
November 15, 2005:
An outbreak of 49 tornadoes impacted seven Midwestern and Southern states. 11 of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was a devastating F4 (2005's only violent tornado) near Madisonville, Kentucky. One person was killed.
An outbreak of 49 tornadoes impacted seven Midwestern and Southern states. 11 of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was a devastating F4 (2005's only violent tornado) near Madisonville, Kentucky. One person was killed.
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
November 15, 2005:
An outbreak of 49 tornadoes impacted seven Midwestern and Southern states. 11 of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was a devastating F4 (2005's only violent tornado) near Madisonville, Kentucky. One person was killed.
An outbreak of 49 tornadoes impacted seven Midwestern and Southern states. 11 of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest of which was a devastating F4 (2005's only violent tornado) near Madisonville, Kentucky. One person was killed.
November 14th, 1970:
75 people, including the Marshall University football team died when a Southern Airway’s DC-9 crashed in rain and fog near Huntington, WV.
75 people, including the Marshall University football team died when a Southern Airway’s DC-9 crashed in rain and fog near Huntington, WV.
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
November 14th, 1970:
75 people, including the Marshall University football team died when a Southern Airway’s DC-9 crashed in rain and fog near Huntington, WV.
75 people, including the Marshall University football team died when a Southern Airway’s DC-9 crashed in rain and fog near Huntington, WV.
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That surface pattern will do it
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
That surface pattern will do it
November 13, 2007:
A powerful cold front produced damaging winds in Montana. Widespread gusts over 80 mph knocked out power, toppled trees, and fueled the growth of several wildfires. In Nye, news reports claimed that wind gusts may have been in excess of 120 mph.
A powerful cold front produced damaging winds in Montana. Widespread gusts over 80 mph knocked out power, toppled trees, and fueled the growth of several wildfires. In Nye, news reports claimed that wind gusts may have been in excess of 120 mph.
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
November 13, 2007:
A powerful cold front produced damaging winds in Montana. Widespread gusts over 80 mph knocked out power, toppled trees, and fueled the growth of several wildfires. In Nye, news reports claimed that wind gusts may have been in excess of 120 mph.
A powerful cold front produced damaging winds in Montana. Widespread gusts over 80 mph knocked out power, toppled trees, and fueled the growth of several wildfires. In Nye, news reports claimed that wind gusts may have been in excess of 120 mph.
November 13th, 2021:
An outbreak of 11 tornadoes struck New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This late-season severe weather event featured Long Island's first documented November tornado. Around $2.8 million in damage was caused, but thankfully, no casualties were reported.
An outbreak of 11 tornadoes struck New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This late-season severe weather event featured Long Island's first documented November tornado. Around $2.8 million in damage was caused, but thankfully, no casualties were reported.
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
November 13th, 2021:
An outbreak of 11 tornadoes struck New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This late-season severe weather event featured Long Island's first documented November tornado. Around $2.8 million in damage was caused, but thankfully, no casualties were reported.
An outbreak of 11 tornadoes struck New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This late-season severe weather event featured Long Island's first documented November tornado. Around $2.8 million in damage was caused, but thankfully, no casualties were reported.
November 13-15th, 1981:
A powerful cyclone brought high winds to Washington State and Oregon. The cyclone, which formed about 1000 miles west of San Francisco, intensified rapidly as it approached the Oregon coast, with the central pressure reaching 28.22 inches (956 millibars).
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A powerful cyclone brought high winds to Washington State and Oregon. The cyclone, which formed about 1000 miles west of San Francisco, intensified rapidly as it approached the Oregon coast, with the central pressure reaching 28.22 inches (956 millibars).
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November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
November 13-15th, 1981:
A powerful cyclone brought high winds to Washington State and Oregon. The cyclone, which formed about 1000 miles west of San Francisco, intensified rapidly as it approached the Oregon coast, with the central pressure reaching 28.22 inches (956 millibars).
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A powerful cyclone brought high winds to Washington State and Oregon. The cyclone, which formed about 1000 miles west of San Francisco, intensified rapidly as it approached the Oregon coast, with the central pressure reaching 28.22 inches (956 millibars).
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November 12, 2005:
An outbreak of 12 tornadoes impacted Iowa. Three of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest being an F3 that heavily damaged or destroyed numerous homes in Stratford. One person was killed, and six others were injured.
An outbreak of 12 tornadoes impacted Iowa. Three of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest being an F3 that heavily damaged or destroyed numerous homes in Stratford. One person was killed, and six others were injured.
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
November 12, 2005:
An outbreak of 12 tornadoes impacted Iowa. Three of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest being an F3 that heavily damaged or destroyed numerous homes in Stratford. One person was killed, and six others were injured.
An outbreak of 12 tornadoes impacted Iowa. Three of the tornadoes were significant (F2+), the strongest being an F3 that heavily damaged or destroyed numerous homes in Stratford. One person was killed, and six others were injured.
November 12th, 1970:
The deadliest tropical cyclone in world history struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal. A massive 20+ foot storm surge laid waste to much of the Ganges Delta region. Estimates vary, but most sources list the death toll at over 300,000.
The deadliest tropical cyclone in world history struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal. A massive 20+ foot storm surge laid waste to much of the Ganges Delta region. Estimates vary, but most sources list the death toll at over 300,000.
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
November 12th, 1970:
The deadliest tropical cyclone in world history struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal. A massive 20+ foot storm surge laid waste to much of the Ganges Delta region. Estimates vary, but most sources list the death toll at over 300,000.
The deadliest tropical cyclone in world history struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal. A massive 20+ foot storm surge laid waste to much of the Ganges Delta region. Estimates vary, but most sources list the death toll at over 300,000.
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Views of the Aurora Borealis from NWS Seattle!
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Views of the Aurora Borealis from NWS Seattle!
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We've got naked eye visible in Boston!
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We've got naked eye visible in Boston!
Northern Lights courtesy of the SD Mesonets.
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Northern Lights courtesy of the SD Mesonets.