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How do tornadoes form?
There are thousands of thunderstorms in the United States each year, but only a few become strong enough to spin up a tornado ...
There's a particular set of factors that lead to the formation of tornadoes. Here's what they are.
Day after day of severe weather will focus on portions of the central United States through the Easter weekend. The strongest ...
Natural disasters like heat waves, fires, and floods are growing more dangerous because of climate change, but the effect a warming world has on tornadoes is complicated and incon ...
There's a small possibility of a tornado forming in Washington Wednesday night during the severe storms, expected to bring thunder, hail and rain. Keep reading for tips on what to do if a tornado ...
Watches typically cover extensive areas, sometimes spanning multiple counties or states, and can remain in effect for several hours. During a watch, it's advisable to stay vigilant, monitor weather ...
A tornado touches down. Morgan Schneider/OU CIMMS/NOAA NSSL Chris Nowotarski, Texas A&M University Meteorologists began ...
After facing multiple tornadoes throughout the years, one Tennessee family designed a creative storm shelter to keep their loved ones safe and entertained.
Storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Thursday night, bringing reports of tornadoes, large hail and property damage.
Last night's severe weather kicked off a flood watch in Ohio, but tornadoes can form any time. Here's what to know about them and how they form.
Tornadoes are among the most powerful and unpredictable natural disasters, forming under specific atmospheric conditions. These violent, rotating columns of air extend from thunderstorms to the ...