Tornadoes & Vortices

Meteorological data shows Tornado Alley is moving east. Learn why severe weather patterns are shifting from the Great Plains toward the Midwest.

Learn the critical differences between a Tornado Watch vs Tornado Warning to stay safe during severe weather. Understand how to respond and Find out.

Learn how do gustnadoes form along thunderstorm outflow boundaries through horizontal wind shear and vertical rotation. Compare them to true tornadoes.

How do waterspouts form over the ocean? Learn about atmospheric physics and the differences between fair-weather and tornadic types in this guide.

Understand how supercell tornado formation occurs through vertical wind shear, rotating mesocyclones, and the rear-flank downdraft in this expert guide.