3 reasons why Spring is the most Volatile Season

4/6/2022 (Permalink)

Spring is known for its rapidly changing weather including severe flooding, major thunderstorms, big temperature changes and high winds. This is due to the battle between warmer air pushing forward and the last of the colder air plunging south.

 Here are some facts and things to look out for during the spring transition.

1. Tornado threats are higher

Tornado outbreaks are most often associated with the changing weather conditions in springtime. These increase around March and peak in April, May and even to June. Tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of up to 300mph! This can damage many structures through storm surge and rainfall caused flooding

2. Spring Floods

Flash flooding is an increased threat in spring as thunderstorms are predicted at a higher rate. Thunderstorms can produce rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour. If heavy rain persists for several hours at a time in a particular area this can cause major flash flooding.

3. Changing temperatures

During the spring transition from cool to warm weather the air around us heats up. When these two combine this causes the air to rise and moisture escapes in the form of rain and storms. This leads to a extremely wet spring. Towards the end of spring when temperature swings are less common, we see less storms and more warm weather. This is where we get the saying April showers brings may flowers!