That massive air conditioner in our back yard not only keeps us comfortable during the summer, but it kills off most of the severe storms capable of spinning up tornadoes. Cook County: take a bow. You are the most "tornado-safe" county in Minnesota.
As we enter the spring and summer storm season, the National Weather Service will be conducting a tornado drill in both Minnesota and Wisconsin today (April 24).
Fans of the Discovery Channel show "Storm Chasers" had the chance to check out the TIV (Tornado Intercept Vehicle) in Canal Park yesterday (September 13) as a part of the release announcement for the IMAX film "Tornado Alley" coming to the Omnitheater at the Science Museum of Minnesota this fall.
It's already been an eventful year with tornadoes and severe weather across the United States, so let's take a look at how to be prepared in the Northland. The most common severe weather we get here is severe thunderstorms, but there is always a chance of a tornado...