Tornado season isn’t just a spring phenomenon in the Mid-South
The majority of severe weather in the Mid-South occurs in the spring, such as the devastating storm that hit Covington, Tenn. on the evening of March 31, 2023. But meteorologists often refer to autumn as the region’s “secondary severe weather season.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Most people who have spent some time in the Mid-South know that severe thunderstorms are not uncommon, particularly in the spring.
In fact, the majority of storms that produce high wind, hail or tornadoes in this region occur between March and May. As cool winter air is overtaken by the warmth that leads to oppressive summer heat, the battle between air masses can sometimes be volatile.
However, there is an additional seasonal transition in the fall when seemingly never-ending summer heat is being overcome by more temperate conditions.
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