Plot Synopsis

Each year since 2004, The Weather Channel has presented TORNADO WEEK, a week of tornado-themed programming, including special episodes and new originals, that reveals the astonishing power and destruction of twisters, while preparing viewers for the upcoming tornado season in the United States, which is typically from April through June annually. TORNADO WEEK 2013 started on Monday, April 29th, featuring two new original specials, THE TRUTH ABOUT TWISTERS (Wed 5/1 at 9pm ET) and TORNADO 360 (Mon 4/29 at 9pm ET); three new episodes of STORM RIDERS (Tue 4/30 at 8:30pm ET); a special episode of DEADLIEST SPACE WEATHER on space tornadoes (Thu 5/2 at 9pm ET); and daily blocks of tornado-centric series. Plus, storm-chaser and on-camera meteorologist Mike Bettes returned to the heart of Tornado Alley for Tornado Hunt 2013, a unique live, multi-platform experience going into the heart of the search for tornadoes.
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TORNADO WEEK 2014 started on Monday, April 29, featuring new series TORNADO ALLEY at 9pm ET/6pm PT. Other tornado-themed programming includes: TORNADO ROAD, as a team of storm trackers follow a tornado on its path of destruction; RAGING NATURE, which takes a look at natural disasters around the world; TWIST OF FATE, which chronicles how split-second decisions are the difference between life and death; BUILDING INVINCIBLE, which explores what makes the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago so resistant to high winds; and episodes of more series like STORM RIDERS and STORM STORIES. In addition, TORNADO WEEK 2014 features specials like DANGEROUS DAY AHEAD; THE TRUTH ABOUT TWISTERS; TORNADO 360; and TOP TEN WORST TORNADOES. Plus, Mike Bettes returns after recovering from his PTSD and injuries sustained during the El Reno tornado on May 31, 2013.