Alabama experiencing above average tornado season so far

Tornado Reports Surge In 2025; Severe Weather Causing Billions In Losses

AccuWeather meteorologists report that preliminary tornado reports in the U.S. have reached levels nearly double the historical average for this time of year, following recent severe weather outbreaks. The number of reported tornadoes has exceeded 470 so far in 2025, significantly higher than the historical average of approximately 260 for the same period. AccuWeather Senior […] Tornado Reports Surge In 2025; Severe Weather Causing Billions In L…

Alabama experiencing above average tornado season so far

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- It has been a rough year of severe weather with repeated rounds of strong storms sparking hundreds of tornadoes across the U.S. Since the middle of February, there has been a weekly threat for tornadoes from the Great Plains over to the Mid-Atlantic, making the start to severe weather season feel relentless. The weather pattern temporarily calms heading into the middle of April before it's expected to ramp up again tow…

On the other side of the Atlantic, the tornado season began in the United States. It was between April and June that they were most numerous with a peak generally observed in the month of May. High season begins The United States is known to be an area conducive to tornadoes, especially in the spring. In this season, the last dry and cold air masses descending from the rocky mountains come into contact with very warm and humid air rising from th…