Tornado Factories: What Are Supercells And How Do They Churn Out Twisters?

Learn all about supercells!

Supercells are what storm chasers are after each and every year. Ask any storm chaser what they're really after out there and it is probably either tornadoes or incredible storm structure -- both of those are most common with supercells! These rotating storms pack a punch, creating some of the most dangerous weather on earth while being the primary manufacturers of tornadoes.

If you are new to severe weather, weather, climate, or really anything to do with all of this genre of content -- you may be wondering about how these supercell storms form, where they form, what the different types are, and (of course) how they churn out twisters. Here is a brief introductory primer on these monster supercells. In this video we talk about what supercells are, how supercells form, the different types of supercells, and how tornadoes are born from supercells.

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