Since 2007, this scale has determined the strength of tornadoes worldwide. Here is the background behind the scale, plus a ...

From skinny ropes to mile-wide monsters, no two twisters are the same. Here’s what you need to know to tell a wedge from a ...

Tornado season began March 1, and in just two weeks, it has already produced several large and deadly storms. The most recent struck Indiana, killing two people. Last year, tornadoes killed 68 people.

A tornado touches down in rural grasslands studded with trees and houses - Domenichini Giuliano/Shutterstock Tornadoes are a special kind of terrifying. You never know when one will form, and they can ...

Several tornadoes touched down in Ohio during severe storms on March 11, 2026, destroying buildings and uprooting trees, the National Weather Service confirmed following damage surveys on Thursday, ...

ATLANTA — April doesn’t just bring spring showers—it also typically kicks off height of tornado season. There are several ingredients that tend to come together this time of year that make it prime ...

Spring is the most active time for tornadoes in Mississippi, with April being the peak month. A La Niña weather pattern may mean fewer tornadoes overall, but those that form could be more severe.