Articles for tag: tornado

Oklahoma’s Tornadoes Have Their Own Science Festival — and It’s Kinda Fun

Oklahoma’s Tornadoes Have Their Own Science Festival — and It’s Kinda Fun

Annette Uy

Every spring, as the skies above Oklahoma start to churn with dramatic energy, a different kind of storm sweeps through the state: a whirlwind of science, excitement, and discovery. Here, where tornadoes are part of daily conversation and local folklore, the fascination with these powerful storms has grown into something uniquely celebratory. Imagine a festival ...

a large tornado is coming down the road

When the Sky Turns Green: The Science Behind Tornado Warnings

Suhail Ahmed

  On a spring afternoon in the American Great Plains, the world can change from calm blue to eerie green in a matter of minutes – and for people on the ground, that strange light can feel like nature’s own siren. For decades, storm chasers, farmers, and small-town residents have whispered that a green sky ...

Tornado Alley Is Moving — But No One’s Talking About It

Tornado Alley Is Moving — But No One’s Talking About It

Annette Uy

Nobody wants to imagine their peaceful neighborhood suddenly turning into a battleground for nature’s wildest winds. Yet, across the heartland of America, a silent shift is underway. The infamous “Tornado Alley” — that legendary stretch of land where monstrous twisters have danced for decades — is no longer where it used to be. Homes that ...