Read previewWhen the original "Twister" movie debuted in 1996, its super-sized, cow-spinning tornadoes captivated audiences.
Now, there's a sequel, "Twisters," which, in some ways, shows just how far tornado science has come in the last few decades.
She helped a "Twisters" film crew scout locations and find storm footage for the new movie.
Climate change is altering tornado seasonA powerful tornado can destroy homes and cars leaving devastation in their wake.
The original film sparked a surge in interest in severe weather.
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