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University of Wyoming Developing Better Weather Model, Could Aid in Predicting Tornadoes

Recent research involving the University of Wyoming could be used to better predict storms that form tornadoes and help save lives. Huge thunderstorms in the Great Plains are both a blessing and a curse, explained Bart Geerts, atmospheric science professor. …

Scientists Research Midwest’s Nighttime Thunderstorms

The radar screens in the jetliner show massive storm systems around Wichita and Dodge City, Kansas, growing and beginning to merge. Any commercial aircraft in the area have already diverted. But this DC-8 heads right between the storms. Then it …