Summary
AccuWeather has issued a forecast indicating that parts of the United States are likely to experience severe weather, including tornadoes, this spring. Despite expecting tornado occurrences closer to historical averages, meteorologists warn that some regions could still face dangerous storms capable of causing significant damage.
Key Facts
- AccuWeather forecasts severe weather conditions in parts of the U.S. for this spring.
- Forecasters expect tornado occurrences to be closer to historical averages compared to the high activity in 2025.
- The most at-risk areas for tornadoes are the eastern Plains, mid-Mississippi Valley, and western Ohio Valley.
- Tornado season typically peaks from March to June.
- There is an increased risk of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain this year.
- States at the highest risk for hail are Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois.
- Fading La Niña conditions may enhance the likelihood of thunderstorm development.
- An unusually warm weather pattern already caused tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana earlier this year.
