NPR's Scott Simon talks to Prof. Jana Houser of The Ohio State University about the massive tornadoes that hit the Midwest this week.

A tornado touches down in rural grasslands studded with trees and houses - Domenichini Giuliano/Shutterstock Tornadoes are a special kind of terrifying. You never know when one will form, and they can ...

Since 2007, this scale has determined the strength of tornadoes worldwide. Here is the background behind the scale, plus a ...

If it feels like Nashville and Middle Tennessee are a hotspot for tornadoes, you aren't crazy. Nashville's booming population and growth might play a part in it. The National Weather Service office in ...

ATLANTA — April doesn’t just bring spring showers—it also typically kicks off height of tornado season. There are several ingredients that tend to come together this time of year that make it prime ...