Predicting Tornadoes (VIDEO) University of Missouri-Columbia This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Scientists have uncovered a link between surface sea temperatures and the severity and quantity of tornadoes in certain areas in the US. Credit Kent Faddis/University of Missouri Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.