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This year has been an extremely active start to the severe weather season.

This year has been an extremely active start to the severe weather season.

This year has been an extremely active start to the severe weather season.

The state is exceeding its average number of tornadoes just as busy April begins.

Although the role of climate change in tornadoes is not fully understood, researchers say locations are shifting, the season is lengthening and the number of tornadoes in a single event is increasing.

"Tornado Alley" is shifting, and climate change may be one factor.

As tornadoes touch down in new areas, experts say the season is starting sooner and lasting longer.

Illinois averages 54 tornadoes a year and is seeing more events where there are multiple tornadoes, scientists say.