The National Weather Service emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between radar-indicated and observed tornadoes for ...

There are multiple types of tornadoes. Creating an emergency plan based on the differences can save lives and lead to smarter ...

A supercell is a unique type of thunderstorm characterized by a rotating updraft known as a mesocyclone. The term "mesocyclone" refers to the small-scale circulation occurring in a storm.

"What makes a supercell unique from all other thunderstorm types is that it contains a deep and persistent rotating updraft ...

Tornadoes that are produced from supercell thunderstorms are the most common and usually the most dangerous tornadoes, ...

Yet again, another round of severe weather is set to threaten the central U.S. with damaging winds, ...

A supercell, according to the National Weather Service, is the least common type of thunderstorm. The National Weather Service said a supercell has a "high propensity to produce severe weather ...