The U.S. has experienced an alarming increase in tornado activity, with 552 tornadoes reported by April 2023, surpassing the historical average for the period. A deadly outbreak impacted Texas and Oklahoma, resulting in fatalities. Tornado alley, traditionally situated in northern Texas and Oklahoma, has shifted eastward over the last few decades, with more tornadoes occurring in states like Mississippi and Alabama. This geographical shift, as highlighted by a recent Scientific American study, is attributed to climatic factors that enhance tornado formation in these areas.
Tornado alley has shifted eastward about 400 to 500 miles over the past three decades, now affecting states like Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee more significantly.
In 2023, the U.S. has already reported 552 tornadoes, significantly higher than the average of 337 in the January-April period from 1991 to 2020.
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