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News Release 11-138
Scientists on a Mission: Detailed Study of U.S. Southeast Tornadoes
Focus on deadly April 27, 2011, outbreak in Alabama and surrounding states
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Image of a strong tornado near Arab, Ala., part of the outbreak on April 27, 2011.
Credit: Charles Whisenant
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Atmospheric scientist Kevin Knupp works on a lap-top connected to a radiosonde system.
Credit: Kevin Knupp
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A special UAH radar instrument shows multiple tornado supercell storms on April 27, 2011.
Credit: Kevin Knupp
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The UAH Advanced Radar for Meteorological and Operational Research tracks a tornado.
Credit: Kevin Knupp
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Damage from a tornado in Alabama, on April 27, 2011; the storm carried away this entire house.
Credit: Kevin Knupp
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Radar image showing storm circulation associated with 15 or more tornadoes in the Southeastern United States.
Credit: National Weather Service
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