Tornado Season Is Supposed to Be Winding Down, But Why Is It Getting More Intense

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 29, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that despite the usual seasonal pattern, tornado activity in the Midwest and Plains is actually intensifying. Driven by unseasonably high temperatures, tornado season is lasting longer, increasing risks to both lives and property at a time when severe storms would normally be winding down.

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