Severe season starts to ramp up in March

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Severe season starts to ramp up in March

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Jonathan Petramala was on scene in Marietta, Okla., last year after a devastating tornado hit.

Severe weather season is right around the corner and we often see storms start to ramp up in March. Weather & Radar is ready for severe season and will be here with the latest forecasts.

The transition to spring is fast approaching and March 1 marks the start of meteorological spring. While cold air and snow still appear in March, more severe weather is forecast.

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March is typically the month when severe weather starts to ramp up. Over the last 20 years, an average of 104 tornadoes have been recorded in March, compared to 42 in February. Most years, the severe weather season ramps up in April through June before winding down in July and August. May has the most tornadoes, with an average of 260.

We're already eyeing a potential severe weather outbreak for Tuesday, March 4.

In March, severe weather typically occurs in the deep South. Our expert meteorologists are picking up on a significant severe weather signal for early next week. Changes are likely in the coming days, so keep it here for the latest forecast.