A tornado is a swirling vortex, powerful and destructive. It is a column of rotating air connected to both the clouds and the ground, creating a breathtaking spectacle and, simultaneously, a formidable force of nature.
A global weather disaster roundup for June 2026: Tropical Storm Cristina threatens Central America, Boris hits Mexico, U.S. severe storms bring tornado and flood risk, dangerous heat expands, and wildfire danger rises in the West.
A U.S.-focused 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook comparing CSU, TSR, NC State and AccuWeather forecasts, El Niño impacts, Gulf Coast and East Coast landfall risks, and what Americans should prepare for.
The National Weather Service confirms an EF-3 tornado destroyed homes near St. Libory, Nebraska, and an EF-1 tornado caused damage in Ray County, Missouri.
NWS Damage Surveys: Violent EF-3 Tornado Strikes Nebraska, EF-1 Hits Missouri Read Post »
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk for severe thunderstorms. 25 tornadoes reported across Iowa and Nebraska. Track the storm trajectory.
Red Flag Warnings active across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Minnesota and the Plains on May 15, 2026. Simultaneously, SPC Enhanced Risk for Iowa — supercells, 5 cm hail and 120 km/h winds overnight. Full NOAA & ECMWF forecast through May 19, day-by-day threat table and safety guide.
