Most people who have spent some time in the Mid-South know that severe thunderstorms are not uncommon, particularly in the spring.

In fact, the majority of storms that produce high wind, hail or tornadoes in this region occur between March and May. As cool winter air is overtaken by the warmth that leads to oppressive summer heat, the battle between air masses can sometimes be volatile.

However, there is an additional seasonal transition in the fall when seemingly never-ending summer heat is being overcome by more temperate conditions.

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