Are tornadoes becoming more common in the tri-state area?

Are tornadoes becoming more common in the tri-state area?

Digital Meteorologist Geoff Bansen takes a closer look into a growing number of tornadoes across the area.

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Sep 9, 2019, 5:43 PM

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Are tornadoes becoming more common in the tri-state area?

Digital Meteorologist Geoff Bansen takes a closer look into a growing number of tornadoes across the area.

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