Playwright Harvey Fierstein, who revamped “Funny Girl” for its revival, attended production at The Bushnell in Hartford on Saturday that was interrupted by a tornado watch and flooding.

TIME spoke with an Oklahoma meteorologist about tornado science, the likelihood of getting blown away, and the culture of storm chasing.

Tornado watches are in place for parts of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee until Thursday morning. Update, 04/03/2025, 5:44 a.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.

Multiple videos and photos showing funnel clouds and severe storm cells emerged after tornado reports in Wisconsin on May 15, 2025.. The Dodge County, WI, communities of Juneau and Mayville were ...

Tornado watch, flood interrupt ‘Funny Girl’ at The Bushnell with famous playwright in audience. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant. Sun, June 23, 2024 at 6:35 PM UTC. 2 min read.