Millions of Americans Face Growing Tornado Threat as Spring Storm Season Arrives Early

With the first major storm system of the spring season already taking aim at America’s heartland, millions of families face a stark reminder: severe weather disasters are a growing threat that Washington often overlooks until it’s too late. From the Texas Panhandle up through Kansas and into Missouri, the clash between warm Gulf air and cold Canadian fronts is sparking dangerous tornado conditions that could devastate communities across multiple states. Is America Ready to Protect Its Heartland from Deadly Tornadoes? The National Weather Service forecasts scattered severe thunderstorms already firing Thursday night, with large hail and damaging winds expected to...