Tornadoes are among the most destructive forces of nature, with the power to wipe out entire neighborhoods in minutes. The first tornado forecast was issued on March 25, 1948, a time when they were ...

Most tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms. Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes. Tornado winds may exceed 300 miles (483 kilometers) per hour. Tornadoes can lift cars, mobile homes and animals ...

Spring is here and with it comes the busy storm season. 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 ...

Tetsuya Theodore "Ted" Fujita (1920-1998) developed the original Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale. The scale was changed to the “Enhanced” Fujita Scale in 2007, after more information about the ...

A few months ago, while my son exchanged viruses with his fellow patrons at a suburban trampoline bounce zone, I contemplated a wind tunnel booth luridly titled, “RIDE THE HURRICANE: CAN YOU SURVIVE?” ...

Tornadoes are among nature’s most violent and awe-inspiring phenomena. Often forming suddenly and with devastating speed, they can tear through cities and countrysides alike, leaving destruction in ...