The mesocyclone provides a continuous supply ... while rugged or hilly terrains can disrupt its structure, causing it to weaken or dissipate. Think of a tornado as a skater gliding smoothly ...

Spring is here, and with it comes a risk of severe weather conditions running the gamut from tornadoes and heavy winds to flooding and hail. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of ...

The storm was likely a parent mesocyclone with four or five separate tornadoes in a single path, the longest of which were 174 and 151 miles in length. The city of Murphysboro, Ill., was all but ...

"What makes a supercell unique from all other thunderstorm types is that it contains a deep and persistent rotating updraft called a mesocyclone. If the environment is favorable, supercell ...

Last year's storm season saw this mesocyclone and green glow caused by very large hail amid a tornadic high precipitation supercell in Hennessey, Okla., as pictured on May 7, 2024. (Matt Phelps ...

This interaction generates strong updrafts, leading to the development of a mesocyclone—a rotating storm system that can produce a tornado. While hurricanes and tornadoes share similarities in ...