Remember the old days, when we could predict the weather with some confidence? Remember those clear-cut seasons, each with their own predictable patterns? Well, it seems Mother Nature is playing a game of twister with our expectations. 2024 has thrown the traditional "tornado season" into a chaotic spin.
We're talking about a year that's redefining what we thought we knew about weather.
Let's talk about tornadoes, those whirling, destructive forces of nature. These swirling columns of air, capable of causing widespread destruction, have become a more frequent and more intense spectacle in 2024.
Forget the old calendar. 2024 has redefined the concept of "tornado season", making it a year-round affair. This year is being hailed as the most active since 2017, with an unprecedented number of twisters tearing across the country.
As of July 25th, 2024, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has confirmed 1,259 twisters, with many ratings still considered preliminary. These confirmed tornadoes include
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