And indeed, this notion is almost as old as tornado research itself. Researchers and members of the public alike have proposed various schemes to stop tornadoes over the decades. None have been ...

Unlike heat waves and floods, research on climate change and tornadoes is still in its infancy. An enormous supercell thunderstorm with a large tornado touching ground seen in South Dakota in 2015.

A lot of research is focused today on why tornadoes form exactly where they do and how do they evolve. That is really important. We've gotten good at identifying favorable conditions and favorable ...

open image in gallery National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research scientist Dr. Sean Waugh and his colleagues look for storms that are poised to produce tornadoes. While scientists ...

Severe storms and tornado research are on full display in “Twisters,” the summer blockbuster that blew into theaters nationwide last week. The movie is the long-awaited standalone sequel to ...

When it comes to keeping your family safe, it's paramount to make sure your kids are ready for a severe weather situation. Some of the generalized guidelines about tornadoes apply to kids ...

Explain why the Great Plains are the best breeding ground in the world for tornadoes. According to the Congressional Research Service, tornadoes are the largest causes of economic damage in terms ...

As of April 18, we have had 45 tornadoes confirmed across the state. Severe weather can be scary, especially for kids. There were many elementary age children across the state who had to shelter in ...

During my tenure in the meteorological field, one of the “holy grail” research challenges has been to improve tornado warning lead times. A NOAA research program has demonstrated that we may ...

The maneuver leaves Probe One in the most precarious spot — between the tornado and the dangerous wind, hail and rain of the downdraft. The trucks are part of a larger research group called Lift ...