Area of occurrence: North America (particularly in central and southeastern regions of the United States colloquially known as Tornado Alley), South Africa, much of Europe (except most of the …

What is a tornado? A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it …

1 天前 · One person was killed and 10 others were injured, one critically, as tornadoes and severe weather struck the Midwest and mid-South Wednesday, destroying buildings, toppling semis …

Tornado radar Includes tracking map, live radar- Track the current wind force, wind speed and wind forecast for the next few days.

The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013, is the most recent tornado to be rated EF5 as of 2025. The Xenia, Ohio, F5 tornado of April 3, 1974.This was one of two tornadoes to receive a …

What is the difference between a Tornado Watch, a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Emergency? The National Weather Service has three key alerts to watch out for.

2024年12月16日 · THE BASICS ABOUT TORNADOES. What is a tornado? According to the Glossary of Meteorology (AMS 2000), a tornado is "a violently rotating column of air, in contact …

Know your area’s tornado risk. In the U.S., the Midwest and the Southeast have a greater risk for tornadoes. Know the signs of a tornado, including a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud, an …

Tornado Exposure. A Tornado exposure value represents a community's building value (in dollars), population (in both people and population equivalence), and agriculture value (in …

A near average year for tornadoes across the country, with a cool season bend. We've gathered the most intense videos.