As someone who has been closely following the work of the National Weather Service (NWS), I've noticed a troubling trend. There have been numerous instances where tornadoes, such as those in Matador, Texas; Rolling Fork, Mississippi; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and others since February 1st, 2007 have been controversially rated lower than their apparent damage intensity suggests. This discrepancy has sparked debates and caused frustration among communities affected by these devastating weather events.

Furthermore, there are cases like Pilger, Nebraska and Pella, Iowa where some believe that the tornadoes deserved higher ratings. The NWS's job is to provide accurate information to help us understand and prepare for these natural disasters. However, it seems that they may not be fulfilling this responsibility effectively when it comes to rating tornadoes.

The impact of a tornado's rating extends beyond mere statistics - it affects insurance claims, federal aid allocation and our understanding of these destructive forces of nature. It is crucial that we trust in the accuracy of these ratings.

We call on the NWS to re-analyze controversial ratings given since February 1st 2007 with transparency and rigor. By doing so they can restore public faith in their work while ensuring communities receive appropriate support post-disaster based on accurate data.

Please sign this petition urging for a comprehensive review into past tornado ratings by the National Weather Service.