The Storm Prediction Center has elevated tornado and severe thunderstorm risk for six central US states to enhanced levels ...

During El Niño events, upper-level winds over the Atlantic tend to be stronger than usual, and thus stronger wind shear results. The faster air flow in the upper troposphere lead ...

Graphic of an aircraft encountering microbursts during takeoff and approach. Generally an aircraft would first be exposed to increasing head wind which brings higher airspeed and leads to increased ...