Recent research indicates that 'Tornado Alley,' traditionally known as the central Plains region, is shifting eastward. Studies reveal that the Midwest and Southeast are now facing a greater threat from tornadoes. Observational data and modeling support this geographical shift, with peak tornado activity (EF1+) moving east and seasonal changes noted. The Mid-Atlantic is among the regions experiencing an increase in tornado occurrences. Researchers are still uncertain about the causes of this shift, its magnitude, and its duration. Additionally, summer tornadoes are becoming less frequent compared to the cold season.
"Tornado Alley" is migrating east โ underscoring the increasing vulnerability of twisters in the Midwest and Southeast. https://t.co/qUs9cOoFO0
New study provides observational data to back up modeling that shows geographical shifts in "Tornado Alley." Midwest, Southeast are more at threat, and summer tornadoes are becoming less frequent compared to cold season. https://t.co/mSPnLcvdyu
In-depth: Study finds tornadoes have shifted east in recent decades but researchers aren't sure what's causing the shift, how big the signal really is and how long it will last. The Mid-Atlantic is one region which has seen an increase. Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/YKWMjBb8ro
Paper confirms more robustly that peak tornado activity (EF1+) has moved east from "Tornado Alley " (with seasonality shifts as well). @CBSNews: https://t.co/LydTXVFFhA The paper: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Spatial and Seasonal Shifts in Tornado Activity in the United Statesโฆ https://t.co/Zc74DwRn5Q
A recent study reveals increasing evidence that "Tornado Alley," the region in the U.S. most prone to tornadoes, is shifting eastward. https://t.co/8DRglT4lMv
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat. https://t.co/180aZIVJa6