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2024 Sees Near Record Tornado Activity with High Fatalities and Damages

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2024 Sees Near Record Tornado Activity with High Fatalities and Damages

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The year 2024 witnessed a **near record** tornado count, with the National Weather Service reporting **1,855 preliminary tornadoes**.
This year is projected to be the **second worst** for tornadoes in U.S. history, following 2004, which had 1,817 confirmed events.
Oklahoma recorded its **highest-ever tornado count** with 152 storms, contributing to a **total of 50 fatalities** across the U.S.
In December alone, there were **90 tornado reports**, continuing a **30-year trend** of rising tornado activity in the southern states.
Factors such as a **warm Gulf of Mexico** and a changing **jet stream** contributed to the increased storm activity, indicating a need for heightened awareness of tornado risks.

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