Disaster● ElevatedJun 18 · Jun 18, 2026, 11:15 PM
Missouri ranks third for tornadoes this year , outpacing Tornado Alley states
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from abc17news.com · United States
Missouri has ranked third for tornadoes this year, surpassing traditional Tornado Alley states. This indicates an unusual and elevated level of severe weather activity in the region.
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