http://www.newsweek.com/tornado-prediction-warnings-deaths-storm-detection-977310

A tornado reportedly touched down in Pennsylvania Wednesday night, causing structural damage and power outages. There was little proper warning issued for this severe weather and potential tornado, but new research on storm sounds could change this and make tornado warnings more accurate.

There are certain sounds that not only warn of an incoming tornado, but also give information on the storm’s size, wind speed and core pressure, Brian Elbing who teaches mechanical and aerospace engineering at Oklahoma State University told NPR. Only problem is, these sounds are inaudible by human ears. However, Elbing and his team of students were able to pick up the sounds in May. Although still in its early stages, Elbing suggested that further refinement could help make this sound test a reliable way to predict tornadoes.