Tag: Tornadoes
Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Milton on Tornado Activity
Hurricane Milton made a significant impact on tornado activity as it ripped through Florida, surprising residents with more than 100 tornado warnings. According to Jana Houser, an atmospheric scientist at Ohio State University, Hurricane...
Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecasting Challenges and Dangers
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to study squall line tornadoes, a type of twister that is less common but still dangerous. Unlike supercell tornadoes, which are more well-known and studied, squall line...
Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecast Challenges and Dangers
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to track down a specific type of tornado known as a squall line tornado. Unlike the more common supercell tornadoes, squall line tornadoes develop along long rows...
Unlocking the Science Behind the Movie ‘Twister’ and Real-Life Tornadoes
Many people in the meteorological community have mixed feelings about the movie Twister, a 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the science of tornadoes, it remains a...