A supercell is a thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, which is classified as a mesocyclone. The rotating updraft is what sets a supercell apart from a typical thunderstorm. In order for a supercell ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spring in Michigan brings with it the chance for severe weather in the form of thunderstorms, high winds and tornadoes. Tornadoes are primarily produced in two different ways: ...

Rising temperatures are driving an increase in cyclones, lightning, and thunderstorm events worldwide. A recent study published in Science Advances highlights the link between rising global ...

Above: Members of the CU Boulder flight crew working on a RAAVEN drone in 2019 during a mission with a tornado in the distance. Header: The RAAVEN drone flying near a storm system. A team of ...