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The tornado outbreak in Mississippi that led to the destruction of 400 homes stands as the most significant severe weather incident in the U.S. for 2026 thus far — and meteorologists caution that this may only be the start. The Storm Prediction Center has identified record-breaking activity throughout the Plains and Great Lakes, with the traditional Tornado Alley just beginning its peak season. Expect damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and large hail throughout May.

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00:00What happened across the U.S. South this week was no ordinary thunderstorm.

00:04It was the largest U.S. severe weather outbreak of 2026.

00:08And forecasters say May is only just beginning.

00:11From January through April, the Storm Prediction Center has already issued severe weather outlooks

00:17for 15 days across the lower Great Lakes alone, far above average.

00:22The corridor from eastern Iowa into southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois has been remarkably active.

00:29Tornado watches are running well above normal.

00:32And as the calendar moves into May, traditional tornado alley, central Texas to eastern Nebraska,

00:38is now stepping into its peak window.

00:41AccuWeather forecasters say tornado counts may run near average.

00:45But the atmosphere is ripe for repeated rounds of damaging winds, flooding rain, and giant hail.

00:52For tens of millions of Americans, the most dangerous weeks of severe weather season have just arrived.

Major Weather Event Becomes Largest of 2026 — May Be Just the Start

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