Tornado activity in the region of the US known as Tornado Alley was at near-record low levels in April. Not even a dozen tornadoes were reported in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska during the month of April.
Not even a dozen tornadoes were reported in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska during the month of April. This accounts for just 16% of all April, preliminary tornadoes in the US, instead of the average of 28%. Only the year 2018 had lower tornado activity since 2000, according to the Storm Prediction Center database.Preliminary tornado counts in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska from 2012 through 2021.This part of the country has generally not seen many tornadoes so far this year, either.
— Rick Smith May 10, 2021 It's important to remain weather aware and monitor weather forecasts throughout the year for any changes in this pattern."We are now entering peak season for tornadoes across these areas, so it is important to be vigilant when thunderstorms are in the forecast and be prepared to take action should threatening weather approach your area," says Elliott.
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