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Topic: Tornadoes

The day they arrived in Oklahoma to begin filming, most of the "Twister" cast, including star Bill Paxton, went storm-chasing with NOAA researchers participating in the VORTEX field project designed to study tornadoes like this one. Though the cast didn't see any tornadoes that day, VORTEX scientists took measurements of this one that occurred June 2, 1995, south of Dimmitt, Texas.

NOAA tornado scientists inspired ‘Twister’ creators 20 years ago

June 17, 2016

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The day they arrived in Oklahoma to begin filming, most of the "Twister" cast, including star Bill Paxton, went storm-chasing with NOAA researchers participating in the VORTEX field project designed to study tornadoes like this one. Though the cast didn't see any tornadoes that day, VORTEX scientists took measurements of this one that occurred June 2, 1995, south of Dimmitt, Texas.

Tornado as it moved west of Manitou, Oklahoma on November 7, 2011.

Photo story: America’s deadliest year for tornadoes

May 19, 2016

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Tornado as it moved west of Manitou, Oklahoma on November 7, 2011.

A tornado outbreak with at least 19 distinct tornadoes struck eastern North Dakota Saturday afternoon into the evening on June 27, 2015. NOAA's National Weather Service in Grand Forks issued 21 Tornado warnings and 2 severe thunderstorm warnings during the afternoon and evening. Luckily, most tornadoes occurred over open country with no known structural damage.

Ocean temperatures may hold key to predicting tornado outbreaks

April 11, 2016

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A tornado outbreak with at least 19 distinct tornadoes struck eastern North Dakota Saturday afternoon into the evening on June 27, 2015. NOAA's National Weather Service in Grand Forks issued 21 Tornado warnings and 2 severe thunderstorm warnings during the afternoon and evening. Luckily, most tornadoes occurred over open country with no known structural damage.

A satellite tornado circulates around a newly formed tornado.

Researchers study killer tornadoes in Southeast

February 29, 2016

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A satellite tornado circulates around a newly formed tornado.

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NOAA, University of Alabama-Huntsville and partners to kick off tornado study

February 25, 2016

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