Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes – here's how
Persistent heat waves and dry lightning are part of the problem. For firefighters, the erratic behavior gets dangerous quickly.
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~6 min
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Western wildfires are spinning off tornadoes – here’s how fires create their own freakish weather
Persistent heat waves and dry lightning are part of the problem. For firefighters, the erratic behavior gets dangerous quickly.
Aug. 25, 2020 • ~6 min
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What is a derecho? An atmospheric scientist explains these rare but dangerous storm systems
Hurricane and tornado winds spin in circles, but there's another, equally dangerous storm type where winds barrel straight ahead. They're called derechos, and are most common in summer.
June 15, 2020 • ~9 min
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Tornadoes that strike at night are more deadly and require more effective warning systems
In the Southeast US, tornadoes strike at night more often than in other regions. This poses special challenges for getting early warnings to the public.
March 5, 2020 • ~8 min
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Weather Channel sued for $125m over storm chase death
The lawsuit alleges two Weather Channel workers hit a storm spotter while chasing a tornado.
March 27, 2019 • ~2 min
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‘Tornado Alley’ deaths hit a turning point in 1916
The period from 1808 to 1915 involved little to no understanding of tornadoes and the start of population growth in tornado-prone regions of the US.
Feb. 18, 2019 • ~4 min
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