May Is Tornado Month; Where Do They Usually Happen? | Weather.com

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The article introduces a segment featuring meteorologist Jennifer Gray, who discusses the typical patterns of tornado activity in May and compares current storm trends to historical averages.

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2 days ago Updated: May 7, 2026, 8:22 am EDTPublished: May 7, 2026, 8:22 am EDTMay is the most extreme month for tornadoes, with far more tornadoes seen on average compared to any other month.

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But this spring has already been extremely active in terms of tornadoes, so will May fare any differently?

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The article introduces a segment featuring meteorologist Jennifer Gray, who discusses the typical patterns of tornado activity in May and compares current storm trends to historical averages.

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Claim 1: “May is the most extreme month for tornadoes, with far more tornadoes seen on average compared to any other month.”

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Two independent authoritative sources (EarthSky and the National Science Foundation/NSF) explicitly state that the highest average number of U.S. tornadoes per month occurs in May, followed by June.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tornadoes may be formed out of season, especially during the months of hurricane season in the Gulf Coast states and Southeastern states.See also: Tornadoes in Oklahoma. Of the states around the Rocky…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornadoes_in_the_United_States

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web search NEUTRAL — The highest average number of U.S. tornadoes per month is in May, followed by June. May is the time when the two ingredients that are required – very unstable air and strong vertical wind shear – are …
https://earthsky.org/earth/4-basic-questions-about-tornadoes…

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web search NEUTRAL — The highest average number of U.S. tornadoes per month is in May, followed by June.2. What U.S. states/regions have the most tornadoes, and why? The Great Plains is where the most tornadoes occur; the…
https://www.nsf.gov/news/five-things-you-need-know-about-tor…

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