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Curiosities: Springlike Conditions Led To January Tornado

Q. How can a tornado occur in January?

– Submitted by Carrie Jeschke’s seventh-grade class at Waunakee Middle School

A. Tornadoes can happen whenever atmospheric conditions are suitable, said Steve Ackerman, professor of atmospheric science at UW-Madison. Wisconsin has had at least one tornado in every month except February.