While relatively weak compared to traditional tornadoes, landspouts can be strong enough to cause damage and warrant caution.

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Prayers are pouring in for seven U.S. states facing "extreme" weather on Monday. The National Weather Service is warning ...

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ECCC hasn't yet ruled out a tornado, but the agency also pointed out that a mesocyclone could cause just as much damage. A mesocyclone is a specific type of storm cell that includes rotation and ...

A mesocyclone is a specific type of storm cell that includes rotation and can produce hail, strong winds and gusts up to 100 km/h, explained metereologist Julien Pellerin.

Tornadoes rotate due to a phenomenon called mesocyclone, where warm air rises and cooler air sinks, creating a rotating updraft. They can have wind speeds ranging from 65 to over 300 miles per hour.

If you thought tornado season in the United States was on its last legs, think again. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service placed parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas on tornado watch. There ...

Tornado season in the United States usually runs from March through June. It's worth noting though that "peak tornado season" can linger for certain states, especially Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.