The Complex Relationship Between Climate Change and Tornadoes.

Scientists believe there is a connection between climate change and tornado outbreaks, with increasing tornado risks during less typically stormy seasons. As average temperatures rise, the sorts of intense storms that frequently spawn tornadoes are becoming more common outside parts of the Midwest known as “tornado alley.” A warming climate means more instability, which can lead to more tornadoes. However, there are potential factors limiting storm and tornado development, such as decreasing wind shear and a stronger convective inhibition. It is difficult to pinpoint tornado trends due to their small scale compared to the scale of planetary warming.