Professor on connection between climate change to increase in tornadoes in Georgia

The storm-damaged roof of a Hobby Lobby store is shown Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Griffin, Ga. Powerful storms passed through Thursday causing tornadoes. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

According to historic data, Georgia averages about 30 tornadoes per year.

But the National Weather Service says the Peach State surpassed that number in mid-February of this year.

Last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ranked Georgia among the top ten states for tornadic activity with 56 twisters ripping through the state.