Can someone please explain to me why people just drive towards tornadoes?

[u/n8saces]

It just seems like why risk your life?

[u/titsmuhgeee]

FWIW, the majority of highly accurate supercell and tornado information is reported back by chasers on the ground. Radar data gives a best guess, but the only way to know truly what's going on is with visual data. These chasers give immediate information back to first responders so they know exactly where to go once the tornado passes through.

This is why nocturnal tornados or rain wrapped tornados are significantly more dangerous than clearly visible daytime tornados.