Synopsis

The spring of 2011 witnessed a devastating tornado outbreak, the worst in decades, which scarred the United States and claimed the lives of over 360 individuals. What factors contributed to such an intense event? How do these powerful storms actually develop? Despite advancements in warning technology, why did so many perish? Are our weather patterns growing increasingly extreme, and if so, what consequences await us? This special presentation from NOVA profiles scientists dedicated to unravelin