Ask most people what the polar vortex is and you'll get a vague answer about "that cold thing from the news." Ask a meteorologist the same question this winter, and you'll get a much longer, more ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

After a powerful storm tears through a community, a few big questions often follow: Was it really a tornado? And if so, how strong was it? That answer doesn't come instantly. Instead, meteorologists ...

Most people picture tornado science the way Hollywood frames it: a lone truck racing down a flat highway, dust swirling, dramatic music swelling. The reality is more deliberate, more technical, and in ...

For generations, Tornado Alley has captured imaginations, from Hollywood blockbusters to real-life storm chasers. But beyond the swirling clouds and dramatic radar images, this region represents a ...

The U.S. National Weather Service forecasts tornado outbreaks—often days in advance—and issues the watches and warnings that help people know when and how to prepare and when to take cover. NWS ...