US Tornadoes More Prevalent in South, Midwest Over Last 50 Years

The latest report raised concerns about the prevalence of tornadoes in the South and Midwest. In May, the country recorded challenging tornadoes that caused significant damage to properties and lives.

A recent Nature World News (NWN) report monitored the recent tornado risk, heightened by severe thunderstorm conditions, such as hail, damaging winds, and flooding. In May, parts of the U.S. recorded more dangerous tornadoes than the previous year.

While some portions of the U.S. have started to experience unusual heat, homeowners should stay alert for tornado risks by following the latest advisories. As tornadoes become more prevalent, homeowners should develop emergency plans, particularly in the affected areas.

Understanding the frequency of tornadoes can offer new insights into improved weather prediction and community preparedness.

A risk of tornadoes in the Plains and South

The Midwest and Southern U.S. have become vulnerable to frequent severe thunderstorms, such as tornadoes. A new report in the Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology analyzes the prevalence of tornadoes in the country.

In the U.S., the tornado alley is considered a region with significant tornado activities. However, the report highlights tornadoes have shifted east over the last 50 years, particularly in the Midwest and Southern portions.

The findings of this research can provide new information about the tornado shift in other areas, which communities should become more prepared to keep safe from severe thunderstorms.

The researchers analyzed 1973 to 1996 and 1997 to 2020 to better study the risk of tornadoes in other regions. Alarmingly, the study discovered tornado activity increased in the Southeast. However, the Plains recorded a decline in tornadoes.

Recent NWN reports warned of isolated tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Mississippi River Valley and the south-central U.S. According to the report, researchers uncovered increasing conditions that favored long-lived twisters in the Middle Mississippi River in the last 20 years.

As the summer season begins with hotter temperature forecasts in the western and northeastern U.S., the report underscores that Florida recorded a reduction in tornadoes. Meanwhile, the fall showed increased twisters in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

In addition, winter tornadoes increased from Louisiana to Kentucky. Given these findings, homeowners should watch out for tornado advisories.

The report explains that Tornado Alley, located in the southern Plains and Midwest, has been active this year, unlike in previous years. Additionally, the Southeast had fewer tornadoes.

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Tornado preparedness: How can homeowners avoid potential risks and severe thunderstorms?

The report highlights changes in tornado patterns or activities in parts of the country. Although some areas have recorded reduced tornadoes, staying updated with the latest weather information is essential, particularly in affected areas.

In addition, storing emergency kits is advisable, as tornadoes can cause significant home damage, evacuations, and inaccessible road conditions.

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