Tornadoes are the most powerful, unpredictable and destructive weather systems on earth. Here's what allowed it to get so big. Tornado wind and debris cause most of the structural damage suffered, but nearly half of the injuries from such disasters occur after the tornado has left, during rescue work and cleanup.
Essex, Iowa tornado confirmed by National Weather Service
A storm scientist explains what's been driving deadly tornado outbreaks and how tornado season has been changing.
Tornado safety myths abound, from the idea of opening your window to hiding under an overpass (don't do either!)
Here, we examine these myths and give you tornado safety tips. A tornado hit central florida on monday, destroying two homes, uprooting trees and disrupting a fox tv show as it was tracking the storm live on air. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications. The fatal tornado that struck near el reno, okla., last friday (may 31) has been upgraded to an ef5 strength and was a width of 2.6 miles, the widest ever