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Cold Snap Triggers Frost Fires, 15% Tornado Risk.

5/20/2026

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  • A rare cold spell dropped temperatures 10-15 °C below seasonal averages across much of Europe.
  • Europe and parts of the United States then experienced rapid temperature swings and severe weather.
  • French grape growers lit fires in vineyards to protect vines from frost.
  • The Storm Prediction Center reported a 15 % tornado risk for four central states covering nearly 900,000 residents.