Why is the South prone to Dec. tornadoes?
In this aerial photo, overturned train cars are seen Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in the aftermath of tornadoes that tore through the region near Mayfield, Ky., in the evening of Dec. 10 and early hours of Dec. 11. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Spring is typically considered tornado season, but the Southeast experiences a second peak in tornadic activity in the fall and early winter, and winter tornadoes are not uncommon.
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