Terrifying maps on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) website show the probability of tornadoes across the US every day of the year based on data compiled from 1982 to 2011.

B ut one weather map really grabbed my attention recently. Before we show it, let's first briefly lay out some context. W inter tornadoes are usually the fewest of any time of year.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes for decades. Our interactive map, which contains data from January 1950 to Sept. 30, 2024, pinpoints where a cyclone ...