SOUTHEAST -- The same cold front that has delivered our seasonable shot of cold air this week is also responsible for spawning tornadoes in the southeastern part of the country.
At least 6 people are dead, dozens are injured, and many buildings have been destroyed by numerous tornadoes in the last couple of days. Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and the Carolinas have seen the worst of the severe weather.
Thousands of people are without electricity and authorities have blocked roads – only emergency workers and power crews are allowed in.
It’s not unusual for the South or even the Midwest to experience severe weather in the month of November. This is the time when the chilly, dry, Canadian air is arriving and all the while warm, moist air is retreating southward. It’s the standard ‘clash of the air masses’ – and a strong cold front is generally sufficient in producing severe weather from this overall pattern.
Severe weather in the autumn usually is not as extensive as the nasty weather seen in May and June.
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