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Study: U.S. tornado frequency shifting eastward from Great Plains

Tornado Alley is still tops, but more vulnerable regions are catching up

October 17, 2018

DeKalb, IL – A new study finds that over the past four decades, tornado frequency has increased over a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast and decreased in portions…

NIU snags meteorology professor who predicts tornadoes—weeks in advance

August 31, 2017

DEKALB, Ill. – NIU’s Department of Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences has snagged a new faculty member who has been highly visible in the world of leading-edge weather research, particularly on…

Recipe for disaster

Study finds sprawl is creating bigger target for tornadoes

April 6, 2016

While much tornado research in recent years has focused on whether storm intensities and frequencies are increasing as a result of climate change, a new study by Northern Illinois University…

Photo courtesy NIU meteorology professor Walker Ashley

In the Eye of the Storm

NIU assists neighbors with tornado response, recovery

April 10, 2015

When Thursday evening’s nasty weather system began taking shape west of DeKalb County, NIU police officers quickly staged in the residence halls, ready to move students and staff to safety….

Tagged: tornadoes

Study: U.S. tornado frequency shifting eastward from Great Plains

Tornado Alley is still tops, but more vulnerable regions are catching up

NIU snags meteorology professor who predicts tornadoes—weeks in advance

Recipe for disaster

Study finds sprawl is creating bigger target for tornadoes

In the Eye of the Storm

NIU assists neighbors with tornado response, recovery

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