Nearly every day between April 25 and May 27 saw tornadoes in the U.S., marking the most active May for severe weather since 2011, with violent storms, a downburst in Houston, and massive hail. In short:Tornadoes touched down on 94% of days from April 25 to May 27, surpassing other recent active periods. The frequent tornadoes are due to a stagnant weather pattern that generated numerous supercells across the central states. The upcoming large-scale weather pattern change may reduce tornado activity next week. With climate change potentially intensifying such storms, understanding these patterns will be important for mitigating future impacts.

Source: Washington Post May 31, 2024 10:51 UTC