Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes
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Forecasters say the upcoming severe weather season will look different from last spring’s headline‑grabbing tornado outbreaks.
AccuWeather's 2026 tornado season forecast for Mississippi is out. See when severe weather is most likely to hit, what to expect this storm season
It's typically only the kickoff of active spring severe weather. But in recent years, including 2025, March outbreaks have been among the worst of the year. Here's what you need to know.
WASHINGTON -- If you feel like the weather has been out of control in much of the United States, you're right. A weather pattern that stuck around longer than usual created a dangerous mix of conditions. It's not a coincidence. CNN meteorologists say it's ...
Long‑range forecasters expect between 1,050 and 1,250 tornadoes across the U.S. in 2026, fewer than the 1,544 preliminary tornado reports logged in 2025. According to AccuWeather, the national historical average for tornadoes is 1,225.
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US: Tornado warnings issued across central Illinois as cold front brings damaging winds
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in ...
Other significant weather threats, like damaging hail, straight-line winds, and flash floods, are also possible.
Forecasters said isolated showers and a few thunderstorms will remain possible Thursday, though rainfall coverage is expected to be lower than Wednesday.
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Ask a Met: Why doesn't my town get tornadoes?
This week’s question comes from Morning Brief reader Kaeleigh who “was wondering why we never get tornadoes in Boonsboro, Maryland. Is it because of the mountains that surround us?” If you’ve wondered the same thing about your own town, this answer ...