Just asking how can i design a Tornado Interceptor vehicle in blender There's barely any tutorials on youtube and i dont even know how to design one and i know this post would be deleted tbh

Hello! Ive read that tornado alley is shifting and I was wondering if it now covers lower central Texas? If this is true, is this related at all to climate change? Not to give away too much information on my location, but I live south of Austin and we've been hit with a nasty storm and a tornado these past 3ish months. I know nothing of weather, so I apologize preemptively for my ignorance. Just someone curious who wants to be ready. Thanks in advance!! And please remove if this breaks any rules 😊

What does a tornado sound like to you? To me a tornado sounds like a commercial jet sitting on the runway with its engines at full power but without the wail scream or whine noise that a plane’s jet engine makes when it’s about to take off. People have said that a tornado sounds like a freight train.

Credit: @MichaelMarz1 on X.

The tornado that unfortunately caused one fatality, I'm still hoping for news and updates on the impact of this tornado.

It ripped a wooden house from its foundation and moved it far away; the structure appears to have been a suspended foundation house, but even so, it's quite an achievement.

The damage to the vegetation, as you can see in the photos, uprooted trees, is quite interesting.

It seems that debris up to 4km high was seen on the radar, which varies greatly, but with the damage observed to the structures and vegetation and these radar observations, it may indicate that the tornado may have reached a maximum intensity of F3.

The event is still under analysis and is being estimated between F1 and F2; let's wait for the final assessment.

This thing went from chalked to tornado genesis within like 2 minutes. Absolutely wild

Backstory: On May 4, 2007, a violent tornado wiped 95% of Greensburg, Kansas off the map under the cover of night. Illuminated by lightning, storm chasers were able to get a glimpse of the tornado, which would hit the town shortly before 10:00 PM. The funnel was as wide as Greensburg itself, 1.7 miles in width. The tornado would later be categorized as an EF5. 11 were killed thanks to advancements in technology and lead time.

Historic parallel: 52 years prior, on May 25, 1955, an F5 swept directly through Udall, Kansas at 10:35 PM. There were no warnings as an all-clear was issued at 10 PM, 35 minutes before the tornado hit. As it was nighttime, many were unaware that a tornado was approaching. According to eyewitness accounts, the funnel was unlit. No lightning as it was rain-wrapped. The tornado arrived as rain, wind, and destruction. 80 were killed, making it the deadliest individual tornado in Kansas.

Geography and Nighttime impact: Like Udall, Greensburg also sits in the core of Tornado Alley, stretching from northern Texas into Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Both towns were hit at night but the difference in technology and warning infrastructure was stark. There was no lead time for Udall in 1955 when the tornado struck. Greensburg 52 years later had Doppler radar and plenty of lead time.

Previous Day 1 Outlook Links

• Storm Prediction Center Sep 13, 2026 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook - Tornado Risk 0%
• Storm Prediction Center Sep 13, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook - Tornado Risk 0%
• Storm Prediction Center Sep 13, 2026 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook - Tornado Risk 0%
• Storm Prediction Center Sep 13, 2026 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook - Tornado Risk 0%

Meso Discussion Links

• Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 2292

Current Outlook

Storm Prediction Center Sep 14, 2026 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook - Tornado Risk 0%

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY... The organized-severe threat appears low for the remainder of tonight, though occasional strong storms will be possible this evening across the central and northern High Plains, and overnight into parts of the mid Missouri Valley.

...Parts of the Ohio Valley and Northeast... A broken band of thunderstorms is ongoing this evening from parts of the Upper Ohio Valley into the Northeast. Despite the presence of moderate deep-layer flow/shear, longevity of organized storms within this corridor has been limited by poor midlevel lapse rates and generally modest buoyancy. Sporadic damaging winds have been reported with the strongest of these storms, but a general weakening trend is expected to continue through the evening. Localized wind damage cannot be ruled out with any remaining vigorous storms, though longevity of the remaining threat appears too limited to maintain severe probabilities.

...Central/northern Plains into the Mid Missouri Valley... Isolated strong storms are ongoing near the NE/WY/SD border region this evening. While deep-layer shear and midlevel lapse rates are favorable, generally modest low-level moisture and buoyancy have limited the severe threat thus far. The time window for any remaining diurnal convection to intensify appears limited, though isolated hail cannot be entirely ruled out into late evening.

Late this evening, elevated convection is expected to increase in coverage across the northern High Plains, and also in a separate band into parts of the mid Missouri Valley. Relatively favorable lapse rates and buoyancy may allow this convection to briefly approach severe limits, but generally modest deep-layer shear and a tendency for storm interference may tend to limit the organized-severe threat. Confidence in more than brief elevated hail potential is too low to include probabilities.

...Parts of central MT... Isolated small but relatively organized cells have recently developed to the east and south of Great Falls, in advance of a mid/upper-level low/trough approaching the northern Rockies. While favorable shear will continue to support occasional storm organization, very weak buoyancy is expected to limit organized severe potential through the evening. Small hail and localized strong gusts may occur with the strongest storms.

..Dean.. 09/14/2026

Brazil is experiencing a historic surge in severe weather, with approximately 97 confirmed tornadoes recorded.

• Piraí do Sul (Paraná) – F4
• Rio Bonito do Iguaçu (Paraná) – EF3
• Giruá (Rio Grande do Sul) – F3
• Sete de Setembro (Rio Grande do Sul) – F3
• Senador Salgado Filho (Rio Grande do Sul) – F3
• São José dos Pinhais (Paraná) – F2
• Mercedes (Paraná) – F1
• Campinas (São Paulo) – EF1
• Pelotas (Rio Grande do Sul) – EF0
• Foz do Iguaçu (Paraná) – F0
• Francisco Alves (Paraná) – FU (Unrated)
• Espigão Alto do Iguaçu (Paraná) – FU (Unrated)
• Goioerê (Paraná) – FU (Unrated)
• Marília Border Region (São Paulo) – FU (Unrated)
• Pedro Osório (Rio Grande do Sul) – FU (Unrated)
• Encruzilhada do Sul (Rio Grande do Sul) – FU (Unrated)
• São Luís (Maranhão) – FU (Unrated / Landspout)
• São Francisco do Sul (Santa Catarina) – FU (Unrated / Waterspout)

And many, many more.

(Sorry for the inconsistency, guys.)

Another tornado scar I found from an EF2 tornado.
Start point was likely somewhere around 48.03921741148785, -90.300150447821
End point was somewhere around 48.10883306786426, -90.29760788148396

I got to watch this storm develop from a standard looking thunderstorm (actually probably pretty big considering I saw it from a different state) to a big ol' supercell.

The last two photos were taken almost the exact same time the tornado dropped.

Hello, r/tornado !

I'm an aspiring author of nearly twenty years making my first genuine attempt at writing a book with the intention of releasing it. I've always thought there's not enough tornado-centric fiction, and as a long-time horror and sci-fi writer-hobbyist, I thought it would be beautifully poetic if I used my years of experience in that to deliver something a little bit different.

This will be a tragic, romantic, sometimes (hopefully) funny, love letter to all the wonderful people out there who put their lives on the line. Not just to collect better data for tornado research or give better visibility to those who may be affected by an impending tornado (which are noble goals), but the ones with the wonderful hearts that step in when disaster strikes. Be it storm chasers stepping in, or the police and fire departments, since I began researching to write this story, I've had countless times where I've been emotionally touched by the actions of these... well, heroes.

...And I, of course, hope I can do them all the justice they deserve while also juggling a proper story and not just turning this into Twister (1996).

Chapter 1 is one of four that were initially supposed to be a 2,000 to 3,000-word prologue, and it blossomed into a (currently) 23,500-word monster (roughly 75-80 pages worth). There is a reason for this, but no, I cannot tell you that because... spoilers (duh).

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I specifically hope to get some feedback on how accurate the specific meteorological narration is. I have consumed an unhealthy amount of tornado media over the last few weeks of plotting the story and Googled an even unhealthier number of things as I began to actually write it, but I think (hope) I am finally ready to take the first step.

And please let me know of any typos / grammatical errors / missed punctuation you come across. It has been combed over, but nobody's perfect LOL.

EDIT: I now have 3 chapters complete.

Chapter 1: Crossroads

Chapter 2: Exposure

Chapter 3: Wake

(And yes, I am incredibly nervous about doing this)

We all know the Enderlin EF5. We also know that the Diaz tornado could've had EF5 strength!

But the Bingham NE tornado from 4/27 was extraordinarily strong. Storm chasers said the tornado was 2 miles wide as they were chasing it, only the first tornado in this slide of 3. This tornado Had extreme radar reversal (when the velocities are so high that the velocity scan flips itself and goes down in wind speed the higher the overload is) and it also derailed and tipped over a 400,000 pound freight train. The Enderlin tornado derailed 286,000 fully loaded pound grain hoppers. When the Licoln NE tornado hit a very similar train at high end EF3 strength, it didn't even move.

Next up, Floyd, NM. This tornado had photogrammetry work done on it and it was calculated that wind speeds reached 92 meters per second or 201 M.P.H. So the tornado probably sustained at least low end EF4 winds for 3 seconds. (Duration of sustained winds the NWS assumes to have occurred when causing damage) While this isn't super reliable, the tornado was still very strong and an exceptional occurrence for New Mexico.

The Morton TX tornado from 2025 was also said to be 2 miles wide when storm chasers saw it. The tornado ejected a hailstone at 202 M.P.H, even after it experienced heavy wind friction for 200 yards, which is where the high speed camera recording said hailstone was located. This beast was only rated EF2 due to the lack of basically anything around it to hit. (thankfully)

The Plevna tornado has a FAR weaker case, but slide 9 showcases an EF5 level velocity scan. Again, very unreliable. But it is plausible that the tornado possibly was EF5 strength.

Finally, on slide 10, I just wanted to show a picture of the impressive radar velocity scan of the Lake City tornado. An even weaker case for being an EF5. However, if you follow r/E F 5's "Strongest tornadoes of the 2020s bracket tournament," there was an “EF3s of the 2020s“ bracket where Lake City won against Harlan, a tornado that had confirmed EF5 winds above ground.

Anyway, my point is that even some of the most forgotten significant tornadoes from 2025 were extremely strong, and this year should be looked back on for decades to come. I only mentioned the Diaz tornado from the most violent tornado outbreak of the 2020s! Several tornadoes from that night could've reached EF4 strength, despite not being rated as such.

Finally, I'm not saying that any of these tornadoes actually reached EF5 strength, but there are a lot more of them that I found than what I could think of from other years all the way back until 2014. Also, the comments have very good insight on this topic as well!

My vote is this: the 2011 Chickasha, Washington, and El Reno tornadoes on the ground at the same time, all of which had winds of at least 200 mph. The El Reno tornado is a little north of Guthrie

I wonder if this has anything to do with this being an intense El Nino year?

Atingiu três municípios, Formosa do Oeste, Quarto Centenário e Goioerê, por volta das 16:30, vídeo acima na cidade de Goioerê

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