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1,200 Tornadoes Hit East U.S., Safety Warnings Intensify

7/1/2025

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This spring, the eastern U.S. has been battered by over 1,200 tornadoes, claiming more than 60 lives. Budget cuts have left the National Weather Service struggling to provide adequate forecasts. As climate change fuels more intense storms and shifts tornado patterns eastward, the looming hurricane season raises urgent alarms for public safety.

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Story summary

This spring, the eastern U.S. has been battered by over 1,200 tornadoes, claiming more than 60 lives. Budget cuts have left the National Weather Service struggling to provide adequate forecasts. As climate change fuels more intense storms and shifts tornado patterns eastward, the looming hurricane season raises urgent alarms for public safety.