Tornadoes
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Tornado Alert in Central US: The Science of Severe Storms
By Elizabeth Howell published
A wide swath of the central United States is at risk of thunderstorms and possible tornadoes over the next couple of days, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Deadly Oklahoma Twister Ends Slow Start to Tornado Season
By Becky Oskin published
The oddly calm tornado season owes a debt to the weather patterns responsible for the East's cold, snowy spring and the West's warm, dry drought.

El Niño Can Predict Tornado Season's Severity
By Becky Oskin published
This year's El Niño may deliver a quiet tornado season.

Global Warming May Spawn More Southeast US Tornadoes
By Becky Oskin published
While the tornado total will climb by 2100, the number of tornadoes will also swing wildly from year to year.

Fires Intensified Deadly Tornado Outbreak
By Becky Oskin published
One of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history was strengthened by smoke from burning farmlands in Central America, a new study suggests.

'Nature's Fury': NYC Exhibit Explores Science of Natural Disasters
By Tanya Lewis published
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