![]() Even the Upper Mississippi Valley and Lower Great Lakes get in on the thunderstorm action as the warmth expands in May.Īcross the Deep South, the first heat waves of the year begin to expand, allowing the Gulf Coast to get a break from severe thunderstorms. ![]() Thunderstorms also begin to expand northward into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. The classic Tornado Alley becomes the hotbed for thunderstorms, stretching from the southern and central Plains to the central and lower Mississippi valley. Spring gains a better footing, allowing surges of warm air to flow northward, but strong cold fronts provide fuel for storms to develop. April and May are huge months for tornadoes and severe weather across the U.S. However, winter’s cold blasts can still dive deep into the southern tier and an active storm track allows the clash of these two distinct air masses to produce thunderstorms, with the prime spot for stormy skies being Dixie Alley.ĭuring the heart of spring, the thunderstorm season shifts north. In February and March, warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico once again streams northward as winter begins its retreat. The Deep South spanning from eastern Texas and Oklahoma to western Georgia, or better known as part of “Dixie Alley,” becomes prime breeding ground for thunderstorms. ![]() thunderstorm season really gets underway during late winter and with the arrival of spring. Do you eagerly await the first crackles of thunder every year or could you do without the consequences these storms can bring? Just like the primed spots for tropical development shift in the Atlantic Basin from June to November, did you know that thunderstorm season shifts around the U.S. ![]()
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