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This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2024. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Southern Brazil, the Bengal region and China, but can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions.
May 24, 2024 · Learn about the rare and deadly EF4 and EF5 tornadoes that have occurred in 2024, such as the one that killed five people in Iowa. Find out how they are rated, where they happen, and why they are so dangerous.
Jun 24, 2024 · Spring 2024 was one of the most active tornado seasons on record, with more than 1,100 tornadoes reported through May. A meteorologist explains how wind shear, instability and El Niño's weakening created the perfect conditions for these storms, and how climate change may affect tornado behavior in the future.
Jun 27, 2024 · Spring 2024 saw one of the most active tornado seasons on record in the U.S., with more than 1,100 twisters reported. Learn how wind shear, instability and El Niño influenced the outbreaks, and how climate change may affect tornado behavior in the future.
Find monthly reports of tornadoes in the Contiguous U.S. for 2024, based on data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Access the reports, metadata, and RSS feed from the web page.
Mar 15, 2024 · The web page shows a map of tornado reports in 2024 through March 15, with many in the Midwest and few in the South. It also explains the unusual weather conditions and events that have caused the tornadoes, such as record warmth, El Niño and landspouts.
May 29, 2024 · The U.S. has seen at least 850 confirmed tornadoes and 36 deaths in 2024, ranking among the busiest years in recorded history. Meteorologists explain the factors behind the active jet stream, warm moisture and diminishing El Niño that fueled the storms.
