Types of tornadoes include the multiple-vortex tornado, landspout, and waterspout. Waterspouts are characterized by a spiraling funnel-shaped wind current, connecting to a large cumulus or …

4 days ago · Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region.

If it is in contact with the ground it is a tornado; otherwise it is a funnel cloud. Dust and debris beneath the condensation funnel confirm a tornado's presence. Be careful! Tornadoes can form and be in …

4 days ago · After further analysis of radar debris signature and viewer damage reports, we have an early look at where the tornado likely touched down around Bloomington.

Comprehensive tornado warning tracker with live radar map for communities across the United States and Canada. Our interactive map and live radar system empowers Americans and Canadians to …

Aug 28, 2019 · What exactly is a tornado, one of the deadliest storms on Earth? Learn how tornadoes form, where they happen most often—and how to stay safe.

Tornado, a small-diameter column of violently rotating air developed within a convective cloud and in contact with the ground. Tornadoes occur most often in association with thunderstorms during the …

This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe when a tornado threatens. If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your …

Dec 28, 2025 · Multiple homes were heavily damaged when a tornado tore through a central Illinois community during a round of severe weather and intense winds on Sunday afternoon.

In a tornado warning? Use our tornado tracker map to see if a tornado might be headed your way.