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Meteorologist Greg Dee breaks down the science of tornados in 'Twisters'

Meteorologist Greg Dee breaks down the science tornados of 'Twisters'
Film Review - Twisters
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TAMPA, Fla. — Almost 30 years after "Twister" stormed into theaters, a new generation of tornado chases is hitting the big screen.

The standalone sequel stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as they fight for their lives while multiple storms converge over central Oklahoma.

But how accurate is it when it comes to depicting tornados? We turned to our own storm chaser and Meteorologist, Greg Dee, to find out how likely the events of the movie could be.

Watch the full breakdown here:

Meteorologist Greg Dee breaks down the science tornados of 'Twisters'

"Twisters" hits theaters on July 18.

Pinellas County wakes up to storm damage after tornado rips through the area

The tornado ripped off roofs, snapped trees and scattered debris throughout the area, but thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported.

People across Pinellas County waking up to storm damage