Weather vs.

Climate
By Tyler Wieland

Weather occurs on a small time scale

This report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows the preliminary number of tornadoes Each weather event alone does not impact the climate of a system, but over time these extreme events could change the climate of a region

Kansas Tornado History

Climate is measured over a large time
scale
1200 Number of Tornadoes 1000 800 600 400 200 0 80-89 90-99 Decade 00-09

This data is the actual number of tornadoes that were recorded, according to the National Climate Data Center The data shows a 30 year period where the number of reported tornadoes appears to be increasing, but this data is unable to account for population growth and increased storm spotters among other things

Sources: Storm Prediction Center National Climate Data Center Scientific Assessment of Climate Change National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration