The LIFT project is working to gain insight into the structure of tornadoes and their wind speeds, in order to better understand the damage they can cause and improve societal preparedness.

Tornadoes have caused severe disasters around the world, and have been one of the most violent and damaging natural hazards to human life and property. Experimental simulation of tornado-like vortices ...

Until now, tornadic wind speeds near the ground have been difficult to measure. A new project called OTUS sends drones into the CD lower part of funnels to determine these speeds. Footage filmed by an ...

MICHIGAN, USA — A wild evening of weather for West Michigan. Numerous reports of damage are coming in after many communities were hit with severe storms Thursday. Both straight-line winds and possible ...