Large Tornado Outbreaks Are Becoming More Common
Unusually high number of tornadoes, with more than 850 reported—far exceeding the typical 600 by mid-May. Recent storms have devastated Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia, killing dozens.
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Blame El Niño and La Niña for the Extreme Weather Outbreaks
Since late April, the U.S. has been hit by numerous tornado outbreaks and planting delays due to extreme weather, a result of the rapid transition from El Niño to La Niña.
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