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Illinois has seen over 100 tornadoes in 2024. What role does climate change play?

Illinois has seen over 100 tornadoes in 2024. What role does climate change play?

WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago

July 24, 20244m 33s

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The National Weather Service has confirmed the Chicago and Rockford areas saw 27 tornadoes touch down last Monday alone. That brings the statewide total to over one hundred this year – already surpassing the annual average of 50. Here now to discuss the implications of this staggering number is Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. HOST: LARA