Study Suggests Arkansas Could See Increasing Chances of Tornadoes

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Published October 24, 2018 at 3:30 PM CDT

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A map showing a shifting Tornado Alley. The areas in blue showed a decrease in tornado-prone conditions, and areas in red and yellow showed an increase in tornado-prone conditions.

courtesy: Victor Gensini and Harold Brooks

A study published this month suggests Tornado Alley might be shifting east. The study found that there was an increase of conditions that favor tornadoes in Arkansas during the past several years. We speak with a meteorologist from the National Weather Service to find out what the study means for northwest Arkansas.