The Supercell Foundation Not all thunderstorms can produce tornadoes - only about 30% of supercell thunderstorms actually ...

These tornadoes are relatively weak and short-lived without a pre-existing rotating updraft (mesocyclone) typically found in supercell thunderstorms. They usually develop along boundaries such as cold ...

Few weather phenomena capture the imagination-or instill fear-like tornadoes. These swirling columns of wind can level entire communities in minutes, yet much about their formation remains shrouded in ...

Destructive super cells left a trail of carnage across the Wide Bay Burnett on Monday afternoon, with tennis ball-sized hail, record-breaking winds and a mesocyclone that created tornado-like ...

Texas has a long and storied history with tornadoes and they have been a part of the fabric of life for people living in the Central and Great Plains. Despite the familiarity the Lone Star State has ...

“When it comes tornadoes, I think we’re kind of butting up against chaos.” Perturbations that are so small they are essentially unmeasurable are everywhere in the atmosphere and may influence the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chris Nowotarski, Texas A&M University (THE CONVERSATION) Meteorologists began warning ...

MICHIGAN, USA — When severe weather strikes, understanding the terminology can be the difference between life and death. Among these crucial distinctions is the difference between a "radar-indicated" ...