Twisters
Credit: Universal Studios
July 21, 2024 - Heading to the theater to see the new "Twisters" movie? Keep an eye out for NOAA! You'll see NOAA logos, props and people (as unpaid extras) throughout. Our scientists worked hard behind the scenes with the producers to make the science as accurate and realistic (in some parts!) as possible.
The "Twisters" plot follows competing storm chasing teams as they come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes. (Did you know that the main female character of the "Twisters" movie is a fictional NOAA meteorologist?)
And remember: While it's exciting to think of chasing tornadoes, please don't attempt it yourself. Whether you call them twisters or tornadoes, these storms in real life are far from entertainment: They are deadly forces of nature.
Every year, 2024 included, tornadoes carve paths of immense destruction in just minutes, causing tragic loss of life and property. Just like the characters in the movie, real NOAA scientists are focused on saving lives in the face of these potentially lethal storms. From accurate forecasts and timely warnings from NOAA's National Weather Service, to researchers working on the cutting edge to increase knowledge and create better tools for monitoring storms, we're working every day to keep people safe — and communities intact. (Know these essential tornado survival tips.)
Source: NOAA