Eastward Shift of Tornado Alley: How Climate Change Expands Tornado Risk Across the U.S.

Doug McIntyre explains how Tornado Alley, traditionally in Texas and Iowa, is shifting eastward due to climate change. More tornadoes are now affecting areas from Michigan to Florida, with potential westward movement into places like Minnesota. This change is linked to rising storm intensity and greater temperature fluctuations between the ground and the air. As tornadoes spread, risks such as property damage, loss of life, and insurance costs increase. McIntyre warns that residents outside of traditional Tornado Alley, including those in Michigan and Kentucky, are now at similar risk.