tornadoes

Since the 2010 event, the occasional tornado has touched down in the state. But this is the most widespread series of tornado warnings in years, according to the National Weather Service.

In this month's Canyon Commentary, Scott Thybony follows the tracks of a rare tornado outbreak in northern Arizona, and hears from a meteorologist who became part of the weather event he forecast.

The National Weather Service says there were seven confirmed tornadoes in Maricopa and Pinal counties last year, the most in nearly five…