Tornado

Hurricane Michael 2018

Warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico raise alarm as US storm season approaches

On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.

Warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico raise alarm as US storm season approaches
Tornado twins

Is tornado activity being affected by climate change?

Is tornado activity being affected by climate change?

Three storm chasers among dead from last week's Oklahoma tornadoes

Three storm chasers among dead from last week's Oklahoma tornadoes

In Tornado Alley, weathercasters admired for keeping communities safe

In Tornado Alley, weathercasters admired for keeping communities safe

Teachers: Unsung Heroes of the Oklahoma City Tornado

Teachers: Unsung Heroes of the Oklahoma City Tornado

Timely warnings likely saved lives in weekend's spate of Midwest tornadoes

More than 100 tornadoes were reported in just 24 hours in the Midwest over the weekend, destroying homes and taking the lives of at least six people -- all in Woodward, Okla. However, new, stronger and more advanced warnings from the National Weather Service may have limited the death toll.

Timely warnings likely saved lives in weekend's spate of Midwest tornadoes

Strong Warnings Precede More Than 100 Tornadoes in the Midwest

Strong Warnings Precede More Than 100 Tornadoes in the Midwest

As Birmingham and other cities clean up, weather service rolling out radar upgrades

Tornadoes tore across parts of the United States on Sunday night, killing at least two, in Jefferson County, Ala., and wounding dozens. But many lives were likely saved with timely warnings from the National Weather Service -- warning they hope to make more accurate with a new radar system rolling out nationally.

As Birmingham and other cities clean up, weather service rolling out radar upgrades

After the Tornado, Jopin Teachers Connect with Students

After the Tornado, Jopin Teachers Connect with Students

Cost of Joplin, Missouri, tornado: $3 billion

The insured losses in Joplin, Missouri, after the recent disaster could reach between $1 billion and $3 billion.

Cost of Joplin, Missouri, tornado: $3 billion

Joplin Resident Thought 'We're Gonna Die'

Joseph Myers a Joplin, Mo. resident describes what it was like to be in Joplin as a tornado hit down. Rachel Hubbard, general manager and news director at KOSU reports on the recovery efforts, which have kicked into gear.

Joplin Resident Thought 'We're Gonna Die'

Joplin, Missouri, tornado survivors speak out

A tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, killing 89 people. Two survivors of the disaster talk about their experience.

Joplin, Missouri, tornado survivors speak out

Asia's tornado alley

Tornados figure in the Geo Quiz this time. We're looking for the country outside of North America where severe twisters are most common. This nation suffered what's thought to be the deadliest tornado in recorded history.

Asia's tornado alley
The World

This Week's Agenda: Tornado Recovery, Obama on the Campaign Trail

We get a preview of the week ahead with Kai Wright, editor of the news blog, Colorlines and Charlie Herman, economics editor for The Takeaway and WNYC Radio.

This Week's Agenda: Tornado Recovery, Obama on the Campaign Trail

Tornado of Birds

Many birds are migrating at this time of year. When travelling tree swallows stop off in the marshes of Connecticut, they descend in a dramatic vortex, hundreds of thousands strong.

Tornado of Birds