Tornado Season Shifts Northward Affecting 8 Midwest States This June

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With the arrival of June, the tornado corridor in the United States moves northward, bringing the highest risk of storms to eight states in the Midwest and Great Plains, namely Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service notes that the late spring jet stream shifts poleward every June, enhancing the likelihood of severe weather in the northern regions. Typically, June sees over 200 confirmed tornado occurrences across the U.S., and 2025 is already exceeding that average. Meteorologists recommend that individuals in this region activate their emergency alert systems before the peak of the season.

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00:00June marks a critical shift in America's tornado threat.

00:03Every year as summer begins, the jet stream retreats northward,

00:07pulling the most dangerous storm energy with it.

00:10And this month, the target zone is eight states across the Midwest and Great Plains,

00:15Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

00:22The National Weather Service confirms that June typically produces over 200 confirmed tornadoes across the U.S.,

00:29with activity concentrated exactly in these states.

00:32Last June ran well above average.

00:35For families in this corridor, June is the month to act.

00:39Make sure your phone is set to receive wireless emergency alerts.

00:43Know the location of your nearest storm shelter.

00:46And have a plan for what happens if a tornado watch is issued while you're at work or your children

00:51are at school.

00:52Tornado season is not a spectator event.

00:55Have a plan.

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