Are tornadoes linked to climate change?

It’s been less than a week since devastating tornadoes hit parts of the South and Midwest. Little Rock, Arkansas, was among the cities hardest hit.

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The same areas are under the threat of another round of storms.

In the video at the top of this webpage, meteorologist John Ahrens explains how climate change may be to blame for the increase in severe storms.

VIDEO: CMS students participate in statewide tornado drill