Are the recent weather tornadoes and storms a consequence of global warming?

Are the recent weather tornadoes and storms a consequence of global warming?
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You can’t use such a tiny sample to make such a sweeping generalization – it’s long term trends that will reflect the disruption in weather patterns.
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