The tornado season of 2026 has already resulted in fatalities in Oklahoma and Michigan, with March recording the third-highest number of tornadoes for that month historically. AccuWeather meteorologists caution that April is expected to be the most active period for the Mississippi Valley region, which includes Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. They have identified the Easter weekend (April 19–20) as an especially perilous time, advising residents to establish shelter plans in advance.
