The Supercell Foundation Not all thunderstorms can produce tornadoes - only about 30% of supercell thunderstorms actually spawn these rotating columns of air. Supercells are severe thunderstorms with ...

Listen to Science Behind the Forecast with Meteorologist Tawana Andrew every Friday on 89.3 WFPL at 7:45 a.m. LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The term "supercell" is commonplace in severe weather coverage, ...

1. Where are tornadoes most likely to occur? Most headline-making tornadoes are spawned by what are known as supercell thunderstorms. These are large, intense storms characterized by an updraft ...

These types of thunderstorms are notable for spawning some of the most severe weather. "What makes a supercell unique from all other thunderstorm types is that it contains a deep and persistent ...

Leigh Orf became obsessed with storms after a close brush with a tornado when he was a little boy, and now, as a scientist, he uses supercomputers to study the deadliest and most destructive tornadoes ...

Meteorologist Mark Overbeck has chased a lot of storms in Tornado Alley. And on Thursday, he saw an epic rotating supercell. The only surprise? It was in Virginia. Overbeck’s photos capture the flying ...

Severe weather events can significantly impact daily life, and the recent thunderstorm that struck the South Island of New Zealand is a prime example. Described by MetService as one of the year's most ...

The Ohio Valley region along with the Miami Valley has the highest frequency of Quasi Linear Convective System (QLCS) Tornadoes in the United States. According to a tornado environment study by the ...