The Tornado Season of 1985

Edward W. Ferguson National Severe Storms Forecast Center, Kansas City, MO 64106

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Frederick P. Ostby National Severe Storms Forecast Center, Kansas City, MO 64106

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Preston W. Leftwich Jr. National Severe Storms Forecast Center, Kansas City, MO 64106

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Abstract

A review of tornado activity in the United States during 1985 is presented. Annual statistics are compared with both recent and long-term values. Month-by-month highlights of tornado events are summarized. Meteorology patterns associated with three noteworthy tornado outbreaks are examined.

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A review of tornado activity in the United States during 1985 is presented. Annual statistics are compared with both recent and long-term values. Month-by-month highlights of tornado events are summarized. Meteorology patterns associated with three noteworthy tornado outbreaks are examined.

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