What led to the late-April tornado outbreak in the Midwest?

AccuWeather 2024-04-29

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AccuWeather's Jon Porter breaks down the conditions that led to destructive tornadoes from April 26-27 and explains how AccuWeather can help you stay prepared when tornadoes are in the forecast.

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