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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

America’s tornado hot spots are shifting. Experts say this might be why

America’s tornado hot spots shifted once again last year, stretching largely across the South and Midwest, a new AccuWeather assessment found.

The findings build on previous observations showing “Tornado Alley” – the Plains-centered region that has long been known as tornado central – has moved eastward in recent decades due to regional climate change — but also underscore just how unique each season can be, according to the media forecasting company’s meteorologists.

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