Tornadoes. Thunderstorms. Floods. Wind. Hail. Wildfires. Crazy temperature changes.
Hello spring!
Sure, the warmer weather sounds nice. But with the rising temperatures come a wide range of dangers − many of them surprising or underestimated.
"Spring is one of the most volatile seasons across the United States because it is a true transitional period," said AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham in an e-mail to USA TODAY.
The transition from cold air to warm air means that spring often produces uneven bad weather — storms, tornadoes and floods that can devastate localized areas. Here's what to know and how to stay safe.
