May is statistical peak for US tornadoes annually

Name: May is statistical peak for US tornadoes annually
Uploaded: 2026-03-10T10:51:20Z
Duration: 42 s
Description: A bar chart illustrates the average number of tornadoes by month from 2000-2024, showing May as the peak. The meteorologist explains the conditions that lead to more tornadoes in spring, such as increased daytime heating and instability, contributing to longer periods of daylight.

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A bar chart illustrates the average number of tornadoes by month from 2000-2024, showing May as the peak. The meteorologist explains the conditions that lead to more tornadoes in spring, such as increased daytime heating and instability, contributing to longer periods of daylight.

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