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Providence, Rhode Island – Tornadoes are often viewed as a Midwest threat, but they have occurred in every state, including Rhode Island, and residents here may have only minutes to act when an alert sounds.
According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes are most common between the Rocky Mountains and west of the Appalachians, yet Southern New England averages several confirmed tornadoes each year. Rhode Island’s risk typically peaks in late spring and summer, when humid air and fast-moving cold fronts fuel strong thunderstorms across the state…