Daily Tornado Activity – August 28, 2025
Overview
No tornadoes confirmed in the past 24 hours. SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook indicates no severe weather today.Tornado Reports (Past 24 Hours)
No confirmed tornado events.On This Day in Tornado History – August 28
During August 27–28, 2011, Hurricane Irene produced a tornado near Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware, prompting the evacuation of approximately 100,000 residents and producing wind gusts near 60 mph.Near-Term Severe Weather Forecast
- Sunday, August 29: Marginal risk of severe storms across parts of the Sabine River Valley and southern/central High Plains, with isolated damaging winds and possible tornadoes.
Operations Impact & Readiness
- Ensure tornado shelter access is clear and signage visible.
- Test alert systems and backup power.
- Secure outdoor equipment and sensitive storage.
- Brief staff on today’s low threat and plan readiness for tomorrow’s marginal risk.
- Review overnight severe weather procedures for facilities near forecasted risk areas.
US Tornado Shelter Resources
Quick Reference Sources
- SPC Storm Reports (Today): https://www.daculaweather.com/4_spc_storm_reports.php
- SPC Day 1 Outlook: https://www.colonieweatheronline.com/storm/outlook.php?id=us
- SPC Day 2 Outlook: https://origin-west-www-spc.woc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html
- Historical tornado – Irene 2011: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=343030
- NCEI Storm Events Database: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/
Tags: tornado, severe weather, SPC, NWS, facility readiness, historical tornadoes
