To understand how tornadoes behave, scientists need to be near the storm. The movies get some of it right.
- Distinguished Professor of Meteorology, Penn State
With the onset of spring come thunderstorms, and sometimes tornadoes. Learn how these systems form and why night tornadoes are especially deadly.
Tornado forecasting has greatly improved in recent decades, but these dangerous storms can still take communities by surprise. Two meteorologists explain what causes tornadoes and how to stay safe.
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