00:002026 has already broken records before summer even officially began.
00:05By mid-April, the National Weather Service Chicago office had issued 128 tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings.
00:13That's a record high through that date in the office's history.
00:17More than 20 tornadoes struck the Chicago forecast zone in just four months.
00:21That's equal to what the region typically sees in an entire year.
00:26AccuWeather forecasters say this season is shaping up as one of the most dangerous in modern U.S. history.
00:32Meteorologists are tracking an unusual combination of violent tornadoes, damaging wind events, and widespread flash flooding.
00:40Those threats are stretching across the central United States.
00:43The high-risk weather pattern is showing little sign of slowing down.
00:48Tonight alone, six states remain under an active tornado threat.
00:52At the same time, Tropical Storm Arthur is bringing flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast.
00:58Forecasters warn that additional rounds of severe weather are possible in the weeks ahead.
01:03Americans should treat this season as unlike anything seen in recent memory.
01:07Emergency officials recommend keeping supplies, flashlights, water, and weather radios ready at all times.
01:14This record-breaking severe weather season still has months to run.
01:19Stay alert, stay informed, and stay prepared.
01:21Stay alert, stay alert.
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