Tornado Alley Map. Why is 'Tornado Alley' shifting east? Maps of patterns of tornadogenesis, or the process by which a tornado forms, show that between 1951 and 1985, tornado formation peaked in northern Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas This is Tornado Alley—a term that has become synonymous.
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Imagine a region where nature's fury converges in a perfect storm of chaos Generally, a Tornado Alley map starts in central Texas and goes north through Oklahoma,
But because tornadoes happen in so many places across the map, the traditional concept of tornado alley isn't universally embraced by meteorologists This is Tornado Alley—a term that has become synonymous. Dixon's tornado alley map is based on tornado "path-miles." Where tornadoes are stronger, and on the ground longer, there is a greater risk of death and injury due to a lack of basements and other shelters in the South
. "Tornado Alley" was the headline of a "New York Times" article published on May 26, 1957. NOAA's story map takes you inside Tornado Alley to NOAA's Norman, Okla., campus
Tornado Alley. From the front lines of meteorology and the way forecasts are made, to a revealing look at what's on the horizon, you'll see how NOAA continues to Learn about topographical influences, past storms, and essential safety tips