Last weekend's tornado near Gilbert has been rated an EF-U by the National Weather Service. The tornado, which prompted an early morning warning for much of Story County, formed around 5:45 a.m.

According to the Missouri Climate Center, there have been more than 100 reported tornados in Missouri this year, leaving many ...

It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias, and other factors can play a role.