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 May snaps long-standing streak for strong tornadoes in US

By Zachary Rosenthal, AccuWeather staff writer

Updated Jun. 11, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
 
During the month of May, the United States saw 288 preliminary reports of tornadoes, above the May average of 276 tornadoes. None of these storms were rated as stronger than an EF2, marking the first time there has not been a tornado of EF3 strength or stronger in May since 1950, when record-keeping began. There were also no deadly tornadoes in the U.S. in May, making this the first year without a killer tornado in May since 2014.

May 2021 tornadic activity was a far cry from the unprecedented pace that unfolded just two years ago. In May 2019, there was a nearly two-week stretch during which tornado activity felt nonstop in the U.S., with a record 13 straight days on which at least eight or more tornado reports were issued. That month featured 556 tornadoes in total.

This May saw the eighth fewest tornado watches on record and just eight significant (EF2+) tornadoes.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/may-snaps-long-standing-us-streak-for-ef3-tornadoes/955116