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Nocturnal tornado

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A nocturnal tornado, also called a nighttime or overnight tornado, is a tornado that occurs during nighttime. Nocturnal tornadoes are about twice as likely to be fatal as daytime tornadoes, and they usually occur in the Deep South of the United States, particularly the southeast.

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