Tornadoes are complex storm systems with complicated recipes that lead to their destruction. As such, they are ripe for blockbuster movies. This week, Twisters, the not-quite a sequel to the 1996 classic film, will release nationwide, inviting viewers back into the lives of the tornado storm chasers. But a lot...

How The Science Of Tornadoes Has Changed in the 28 Years Since ‘Twister’

“Twisters,” the long awaited follow-up to the 1996 movie “Twister” drops in theaters today, July 19. It’s about a scientist (Daisy Edgar-Jones) who goes back to her home state of Oklahoma to try and stop a massive tornado outbreak from wreaking havoc on its citizens. On the way, she meets a quirky cast of storm chasers, and butts heads with a band of unorthodox “tornado wranglers” led by a YouTube personality (Glen Powell). “Twisters” delights in name-dropping tornado jargon, and its science advisory team said they hoped to make the movie as accurate as possible.

The Tornado Science To Know Before Seeing ‘Twisters’

Humans have been fascinated with the idea of controlling nature for thousands of years. People all over the world have had their own rainmaking rituals, we've tried to develop technology to control the weather and there's even a popular comic book character, aptly named Storm, who can bend the weather to her will.

Sorry Twisters, Science Says We Probably Can't Tame Tornadoes

Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety. 1,100 tornadoes were reported through May—a preliminary number but nearly twice the 30-year average at that point and behind only 2011, when deadly tornado outbreaks tore across the southeastern U.S.

2024's violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This is going to be the last day of a heatwave that has coverned much of the Northeast and Northern Mid Atlantic states and it is going ot be the worst day! Hot temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees will be common in a stretch from Washington DC to Philadelphia and New York City. Humidity leves will be off the wall making for extreme discomfort. To top it off we have thunderstorms and severe weather risk which is exceptionally elevated in parts of New England. The risk for severe storms covers the Eastern US from Virginia to Maine.

Widespread severe storms, tornado risk, extreme heat! A brutal Sunday Northeast, Mid Atlantic

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The Independent

 At least six tornadoes touched down in New York state on Wednesday as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl battered the east coast. The twisters struck in the western part of the state, close to Buffalo. The town of Eden was placed under a state of emergency after a tornado ripped through farms and left animals injured, according to Erie County’s Executive Mark Poloncarz.“Thankfully there are no reports of human injuries,” he wrote on X, adding that immediate clean up would occur in hard-hit areas.One video showed the roof torn off a home in Arkwright, a town in Chautauqua County.More...

Tornadoes touch down in New York as hurricane Beryl’s remnants reach east coast

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AccuWeather

The United States is way ahead of normal this year for tornadoes, but could the year end up being the worst ever?. Severe weather has been a frequent occurrence across the United States this year, with an unusually high number of tornadoes, which has propelled 2024 toward the top of the list of the most active tornado years on record.

Could this year's hyperactive tornado season turn out to be the worst on record?

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northeast/Mid Atlantic; July 16, 2024

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Hundreds of severe thunderstorm reports occurred from the Northeast to the Midwest on July 15, 2024. >> Learn more about AccuWeather For Business. AccuWeather Provides More Advance Notice and More Accurate Forecasts Ahead of Any Other Known Sources. Hundreds of severe thunderstorm reports occurred from the Northeast to the Midwest...

Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Including a Destructive Derecho First and Most Accurately Predicted by AccuWeather

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We have an energetic set up in the atmosphere today to produce strong storms with the potential to turn severe. Many areas in our region have a Heat Index over 100ºF, proving the function of high heat AND humidity. That is the fuel for strong thunderstorms and possibly supercells. Add in a strong cold front connected to the remnant Low or Ghost of former Hurricane Beryl and we have a trigger to ignite the explosive development mid afternoon into this evening.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Tornado Watch Wednesday July 10

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The United States sees more tornadoes than anywhere else on the planet. Geography explains why.

Here's Why Most Tornadoes Occur in the U.S.

Hello everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read my second summer project. Instead of looking at a particular storm or event, I wanted to change things slightly. For my topic today, I wanted to discuss the significant and enlightening “shift of Tornado Alley. For most of this post, I will discuss a recent study titled “A Comprehensive Analysis of the Spatial and Seasonal Shifts in Tornado Activity in the United States” by Timothy Coleman, Richard Thompson, and Gregory Forbes. This study focuses on the geographic and seasonal shift of tornados in the United States over the past several decades. I will also be pulling bits and pieces from other articles, and all sources will be made available at the end of the post. Let’s get into it!

Research: Is Tornado Alley Shifting to the East?

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Town Talks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Fox Weather

Showers and thunderstorms started impacting the region on Tuesday but increased in severity on Wednesday, enough to trigger a regional tornado outbreak.

Beryl's remnants trigger regional tornado outbreak in New York

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Thunderstorms may cause disruptions and destruction over part of the Great Plains into Friday night, with some locally gusty and drenching storms persisting into the weekend. While an outbreak of severe weather is not anticipated, thunderstorms will be on the prowl over the Great Plains into this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say.

Severe storms to rumble over parts of US Plains into the weekend

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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‘Twisters’ Highlights The Turbulent Language Of Twin Tornadoes

The film showcases a variety of these natural hazards, including two tornadoes wreaking havoc simultaneously, and it touches on how scientists don’t always agree on the...

‘Twisters’ Highlights The Turbulent Language Of Twin Tornadoes

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