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Why some storms turn into tornadoes

The Supercell Foundation Not all thunderstorms can produce tornadoes - only about 30% of supercell thunderstorms actually ...
Rising temperatures are driving an increase in cyclones, lightning, and thunderstorm events worldwide. A recent study published in Science Advances highlights the link between rising global ...
More severe weather is expected to hit North Carolina and the Piedmont Triad over the third weekend in July. There is plenty of humid July air to fuel storms. Our afternoon storm chances have been ...
How rare are supercell thunderstorms in the Coastal Bend? There are different types of thunderstorms; supercells are fairly rare in the Coastal Bend, but have occurred many times in the past.
Even with advances in technology, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when some of the most severe weather will occur until just before it happens. Precipitation intensity Source: National ...
'Severe' Weather Could Hit 10 U.S. States On Sunday originally appeared on The Spun. "Severe" weather could hit up to 10 U.S. states on Sunday afternoon, June 29. The National Weather Service is ...
On Monday afternoon, a microbust, or supercell thunderstorm, hit south Tempe. Over the next hour, it quickly traveled north throughout the Phoenix metro area and strengthened, bringing intense rain, ...
'Slight Risk' Of Severe Weather In 5 U.S. States Tomorrow originally appeared on The Spun. There is a "slight risk" of severe weather in five U.S. states on Tuesday. The National Weather Service ...
A storm system could bring supercell thunderstorms, gusty winds and even the chance of tornadoes to the Chicago area Wednesday. According to the Storm Prediction Center, all of northern Illinois is at ...
A line of thunderstorms blasted through North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas early Monday morning, bringing wind gusts and heavy rain to the Interstate 20 and Interstate 35 corridors, as an estimated ...
While widespread severe weather isn’t expected this afternoon, parts of northern and central Illinois could potentially see funnel clouds, landspouts or even tornadoes. According to a special weather ...