NOAA scientists use drones to see tornado damage in remote areas
Scientists hope images from the research drones will improve our understanding of tornadoes and lead to better forecasts.
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New rating system charts a path to improved tornado forecasts
All tornadoes — whether large or small — originate from thunderstorms, but not all thunderstorms are the same. Nighttime twisters, summer tornadoes and smaller events can be tougher to forecast. New research in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society presents a method for rating the skill of tornado warnings based on environmental challenges.