Tornado touches down in South Ottawa, Illinois

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Tornado Touches Down in Rural Oklahoma

Massive Tornado Touches Down in Colorado Five people suffered minor injuries after a tornado touched down in Wray, Colo. Severe storms could form Texas and the Plains over the next few days.

See A Fire Tornado In Stunning Slow-Mo Video "I think from now on all flames should be spinning."

Should you get in your bathtub during a tornado? Your bathtub is great for taking a soak, giving the kids a bath, or even washing the dog. But can it protect you during a tornado? Read on to find out why — and why not.

Can a tornado cross a river? Twisters are among the most frightening weather events since, well, forever. Is it true that a tornado can't jump a body of water? Are you safe if...

Tornado in Germany Tornado appeared in the Northen Germany near Rostock, destroying few buildings. No one was hurt.

Deadly Tornado Rips Through Illinois A tornado hit northern Illinois Thursday night, killing at least one person and injuring others as severe weather pummeled the Midwest. Photo: AP

Why Do Communities Keep Wasting Money on Useless Tornado Sirens? The droning wail of a tornado siren is ubiquitous in the southern and central parts of the United States. These loud sirens are meant to warn people who are outdoors that a tornado is on its way. Now that we're indoors or in a car for most of our liv Read more ... es, tornado sirens are all but useless, yet we keep wasting money on them.