Understanding tornado intensity and the role of wind shear

Name: Understanding tornado intensity and the role of wind shear
Uploaded: 2026-03-26T21:10:54Z
Duration: 54 s
Description: Meteorologist Ian Oliver explains the potential for EF2+ tornado intensity in the red threat zone across the Midwest. He details how both directional and speed wind shear at different altitudes create the necessary rotation for strong storms to tilt, twist, and potentially produce powerful tornadoes.

Fox Weather Now · FWX · Mar 26, 2026 · 54s

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Meteorologist Ian Oliver explains the potential for EF2+ tornado intensity in the red threat zone across the Midwest. He details how both directional and speed wind shear at different altitudes create the necessary rotation for strong storms to tilt, twist, and potentially produce powerful tornadoes.