The shift in tornado activity eastward has placed new communities in danger, including densely populated areas. Illinois has seen significant damage, including flipped homes, downed power lines, and destruction of solar arrays. The high tornado density in central Illinois has made it the epicenter of tornado activity in the U.S. While climate change is not directly causing more tornadoes, it may be influencing the conditions that lead to larger outbreaks. Enhanced radar and satellite technology have improved tornado detection, but the hyperlocal nature of these events makes them difficult to predict. (Source: Grist)