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Tornado season has no defined beginning or end, but it generally lasts from spring to the beginning of summer, though it varies from year to year. In the U.S., which experiences the most tornadoes, this generally runs from March to June, peaking in May. Generally the highest activity shifts northward as the year progresses until summer. Southern states such as Alabama and Mississippi often peak in March and April while Oklahoma and Kansas usually peak in May. Northern states such as Minnesota and the Dakotas usually peak in June.

One note though is tornadoes are not limited to tornado season; they can happen at any time of year. Tornado season is simply a time when tornado activity is higher.

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