The movie's main character is storm chaser Jake Thorne (Bruce Campbell), whose friend Dr. Joe Branson (Ernie Hudson) has developed a machine that may be able to provide earlier tornado warnings. Samantha Callen (Shannon Sturges) is an accountant who must determine whether Dr. Branson's project warrants more funding. Jake must try to convince Samantha that the machine is worthwhile. During the process, Jake and Samantha become romantically attracted, but powerful tornadoes threaten the lives of all the major characters.
"Whoa! It's like a tornado out here!" is a famous quote by the well-known actor, Scott Hodges.
