An illustration representing the April 2025 tornado outbreaks in the United States, showing a tornado near a barn and fallow fields.

April 2025 Tornado Outbreak Shows Changing Climate With Changing Risks

The April 2025 tornado outbreak caused widespread damage in places once thought safe from early-season storms. This isn’t just bad luck—it’s a sign that our climate, and our risk assumptions, are changing. We explore how weather, infrastructure, and community resilience are being reshaped by today’s new atmospheric realities.