Illinois Tornado Surge Explained | Science News

Illinois is on fire with tornadoes this year—over 200 already, rivaling Texas’s 2015 record. Just Tuesday alone, six touched down near Chicago during a massive derecho. Warmer, moister air colliding with cooler, drier air fuels these violent storms, and climate change is making the atmosphere more humid. Better detection tech means we’re spotting more, but even without that, this is an unusually busy year. The Midwest and Great Lakes have seen a decade-long spike—2024 was Illinois’s second-worst with 142 twisters. Experts debate if this is a long-term trend or a temporary surge. Either way, it’s a stark reminder: extreme weather isn’t just a plains problem anymore. Be ready, wherever you live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/448247e7cb022012