NOAA's updated spring storm outlook shows the severe weather corridor shifting eastward, putting 80 million people from Tennessee to Virginia at elevated tornado and large hail risk through May.
Updated Risk Areas
- Highest risk: Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia
- Moderate risk: Georgia, South Carolina, West Virginia
- Active period: April 10 through May 20
- Expected severe events: 15-20 significant outbreak days
Why the Shift
An unusual jet stream pattern is pushing the warm-cold air boundary further east than typical. This means cities like Nashville, Charlotte, and Richmond face higher tornado risk than usual this spring.
