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Video Blogs April 2011 Likely to Set Record for Most Tornadoes


By Heather Buchman, Meteorologist
Apr 28, 2011; 12:10 PM ET


This image, courtesy of the National Weather Service Forecast Office in San Diego, Calif., shows tornado reports April 1-27, 2011 in the central and eastern part of the U.S



April 2011 has been a horrific month for severe weather so far with nearly 900 reports of tornadoes, hundreds of tornado-related deaths and unthinkable destruction.

As the wild weather pattern continues this week, the month's total number of tornadoes continues to rise. There is a good chance that April 2011 will end up being the most active April on record for tornadoes.

With May and June typically being the most active months of the year for severe weather, people are wondering if the trend will continue and make 2011 a record-setting year.

Stats for April

The total number of tornado reports this month (through Monday) was up to 654, according to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC). At least 68 more reports of twisters were submitted Tuesday. The total number of tornadoes for Wednesday and Wednesday night is at least 165, and one tornado was reported Thursday as of 3:30 p.m. EDT.

Therefore, the total for the month is at least 888.

It's important to note that these are the number of reports (or sightings), not confirmed tornadoes. Oftentimes multiple sightings of the same tornado are reported, and it will take quite some time until all the data is sorted through and the number of confirmed tornadoes is determined.

According to the SPC, the highest number of confirmed tornadoes recorded in the month of April (since 1950) was 267 in 1974.

If all of the tornado reports so far this month were confirmed, April 2011 would by far be the most active April for tornadoes. Even though the number of confirmed tornadoes will probably end up being quite a bit smaller, this month is still likely to beat the record.

Stats for 2011

The preliminary estimate for number of tornadoes so far in 2011 was 1,073, as of Thursday afternoon, with about two dozen states affected. More than 100 tornadoes have been reported in both Alabama and North Carolina.

The year that holds the record for the highest number of tornadoes is 2004 with a whopping 1,817 twisters. For people wondering if 2011 could set a new record, this year has a long way to go.

Since May and June are typically the most active months of the year for severe weather, it may seem that 2011 could have a shot at setting a record following such an extreme April. However, AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Ken Reeves pointed out a trend that may suggest otherwise.

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Looking at the devastation caused by the STRONG WINDS...could the RAPTURE be started already...in USA whereby many Believers are being taken to heaven by these WINDS of change?

WIND FOR FAMINE 7 YEARS!
note: SPRUNG UP...SPRING UP to HEAVEN?

Genesis:41:6: "And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them."

Genesis:41:23: "And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:"

Genesis:41:27: "And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine."

LORD of the WIND?

2Samuel:22:11: "And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind."


DEAD shall rise first.

Could RAPTURE be a PERIOD of GATHERing? weeks of FeAST?


RAPTURE verses below RELATED TO WIND?

2Kings:2:1: "And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal."

2Kings:2:11: "And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven."

Psalms:148:8-14: "Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD."

Song of songs:4:16: "Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits."