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Is this the Weather Service?

Whoa, cool!

You know, frogs can tell when there's danger.

That's silly. Who told you that?

Nora.

- Got him! - Big deal. He let ya.

I want him. I wanna see.

You know, he kind of looks like daddy in the morning.

No, he doesn't.

We interrupt this program

to provide you with the following weather warning

from the National Weather Service.

Extreme instability combined with strong wind shear

has produced tornadic activity in Cottonwood County,

north of Windom.

Initial reports from locals in the area

have spotted funnel clouds forming across the county from...

Oh, no.

To the southeast as far as Bergen.

We are being told these funnels

have been touching down with little or no warning.

Ellie!

Liz!

Significant property damage

has been reported throughout the county.

We will continue to pass along updates...

Girls!

Weather Service reminds everyone to take immediate action.

Stay indoors, close to the center of your house.

You know, all you have to do is kiss a frog

to turn him into a prince!

No, that's gross!

Seems like there's a storm coming.

We'd better head home.

Okay. But I'm not kissing the frog.

You don't have to kiss the frog.

Come on.

Liz!

Ellie!

The creek. They'll be at the creek.

Girls!

Come on!

Mrs. Beasley!

- I forgot Mrs. Beasley! - No.

- I have to go get her! - Don't be crazy, Ellie.

If the storm doesn't kill us, mom will.

Come on, let's go.

No, I'm not going without her!

I'll go back. I'm faster.

You get to mom. Go.

Liz! Liz!

- Hey. - I forgot Mrs. Beasley.

- What? - Liz is going to bring her.

Everything is gonna be alright, Ellie.

You run to the house as fast as you can.

I'll get Liz and Mrs. Beasley. Go.

Run as fast as you can!

Ah...

Where is your mother and Ellie?

Colleen!

Ellie!

Colleen! Ellie!

Colleen!

Watch out, Lizzie.

Ellie!

Sweetie, it's all over. You're gonna be okay.

It's safe now. Liz... Liz and I are here.

It's all over, sweetie. Come on, baby.

Come on, come on.

Ellie,

it's gonna be alright.

Come on, come on.

Ellie.

It's okay. It's okay. Come here.

Oh, it's okay.

Take care of her.

Colleen!

Colleen!

Colleen!

A beautiful fall day in the area

and we can expect more of the same tomorrow.

Highs reaching 72,

then dropping down into the low 60s overnight.

We can expect thunderstorms, however,

in the western regions by tomorrow evening.

And if you are in the area and you want to find out more

about what's happening in weather,

you can stop by the metrological symposium

at the University of Minnesota.

They have a distinguished list of speakers lined up

and I will be hosting the event.

And now for your latest in news, Adam Mitchem.

I'm Liz McAdams. Good night.

And we're out.

Okay, great. Thanks, guys.

Hey, sweetie, you all packed?

Well, then unpack and pack again.

Time always goes by quicker when you're busy.

And don't forget your toothbrush.

Okay, love you. See you soon. Bye.

Becky?

Yeah. We're headed up to the farm.

She's eight?

Nine, going on 16.

Yeah, I know what that's like.

Thanks for plugging the symposium.

It's good PR for the station.

I know you didn't want to host it,

but not every station has a PhD doing the forecast.

Anything to raise the profile, sir.

Have a safe trip.

Thanks.

- Liz. - Doug.

What's the word on Hurricane Matilda?

I don't know. What's the word?

You're the meteorologist.

You're the news anchor.

Hurricanes are news, aren't they?

Looking forward to that big symposium?

No, I'm not.

I thought you'd be excited to go,

use those smarts of yours again.

Yeah, I left that world behind a long time ago.

The past has a way of catching up to you.

Don't fight it.

Well, connecting it now, guys.

This antenna took the brunt of the storm.

Everything is operational. This design is the one.

We're gonna have to retrofit some of those older models

in New Mexico and Louisiana.

All the data is solid.

It's time to connect her to the grid.

Next stage of flooding comes through,

we can install the final antenna,

get the system fully operational.

Okay. Get your butts back here, boys,

so we can start assessing Matilda's data.

We're almost there.

If this data measures up, we're in the homestretch.

She's gonna be real proud of you, Matt.

Yeah.

Let's head back.

And Tony sat with Lisa at lunch,

which really upset Rebecca.

She was sure that Tony had a thing for her.

But Rebecca's mom said that everything happens for a reason.

What do you think?

I think it's a pretty general statement.

And if you're just gonna blindly accept

that everything happens for a reason,

then you never really get to the bottom of what's going on.

Um, yeah, exactly.

And besides, Tony smells weird.

Hey, be nice.

It's true.

The National Weather Service

exists to protect life and property

in the face of adverse weather patterns.

There are nine national centers all across the country.

We've invited you here today

to introduce the future of storm prediction technology

pioneered by the renowned climatologist Dr. Liz McAdams,

who adapted phased array radar technology

into a precise instrument

for measuring atmospheric conditions.

We'll be able to evacuate specific areas

that will be hit by tornadoes and other severe weather

before it has a chance to form,

effectively eliminating widespread panic,

saving lives

and saving literally billions of dollars in economic loss.

And now I'd like to take you into the heart of our operation.

So, if you'll follow me.

Hey, Nora.

Hey, Liz.

Who we got there?

Where?

I came alone.

Yeah, real funny, mom.

Hey, Bug, you up for a nature walk tomorrow?

Yeah. And can we do some crafts again, too?

Of course.

It's great seeing you, Nora.

Go with the wind, Bug.

I love her. I mean, who talks like that?

Ellie,

Liz and Becky are here.

Come on down, sweetie, they'll be glad to see you.

Grandpa!

Hey, Bug!

Grandpa!

Take it easy, Becky.

My, you are getting big.

Hey, Ellie.

I made this for you.

Here, let me get you settled in.

Come on, I got a bunch more pictures that I made.

And I've got some good dirt on Billy Hathaway.

Remember that kid I told you about?

The one with the orange suspenders?

It's been a while.

She's growing up fast.

Dad, it's only been a month.

Really?

Seems longer.

How's Ellie doing?

Uh, good, you know.

She has her bad days and some not so bad.

Sure comes out of her shell when you guys visit.

She's taking a shine to Becky.

She's a real rail like that little girl.

She can be stubborn as an ox sometimes.

Gets that from her father.

Really?

So, you've spoken with Matt lately?

No.

Dr. Steven's been by?

No. You know how I feel about doctors.

Well, you know what I mean.

Okay, I've made up the spare room down here for you.

You get settled in, I'll go check on the girls.

Dad.

Yeah?

It's good to see you.

Yeah. It's good to see you too, Liz.

Matilda's disbanding over Kansas

and, as she moved through Texas and Oklahoma,

we stayed ahead of her with...

94% accuracy.

The information is still pouring in,

but, according to early comparisons,

we would have prevented

close to three-quarters of a billion dollars in damages.

Ninety-four percent.

You should be bouncing off the walls, Matt.

Yeah, we're almost there.

Almost? We are there.

A 6% variable.

Which will fluctuate within a five-degree margin.

Look, I'm not sure we can do better, Matt.

Some things are just beyond our control.

And I want to go over the day and the schematics once more.

And saving literally billions of dollars

in economic loss.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you'll follow me.

Ninety-four percent.

- Congratulations, Matt. - Thank you, Dr. Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, Matt McAdams.

He heads our team

of extraordinary scientists and researchers.

Well, thank you for coming.

I'd like to introduce you to my right and left hand,

Dr. Helen Monroe.

She'll be taking you through our day-to-day.

Welcome to the control room. This is where we monitor...

- See you later. - See you.

And track atmospheric conditions using top radar technology

combined with engineering marvels

to create the advanced phased array radar system

and it will save more than just lives.

Karen Shaw says that Tooth Fairy isn't real.

But I don't believe that. Do you?

This color goes really well with your eyes, don't you think?

I mean, how could someone come into your room

and put money under your pillow without you knowing?

It's got to be some kind of magic, don't you think?

I knew Karen Shaw was full of crap.

She only said that because I got to be the princess

in the school play.

She was third tree from the right.

Hey, ma, always pretty like a fairy.

She sure is.

You girls having fun?

Okay, I think I'm gonna pack it in for tonight.

Make sure she brushes her teeth.

- Goodnight, ma. - Night.

Hello, Matt.

Hey.

So,

how are those designs coming along?

Good.

Just trying to find new ways to make it more efficient.

Alright.

Well,

they were a tough group.

And, while they were impressed with the team,

I guess what they are really looking for

is multi-purpose applications of the PAR system.

Vince, with the tiniest of adjustments,

this system can be adapted

to literally dozens of different functions.

I know.

That's why we got to fund it.

Oh, man.

That's great news.

Congratulations, Matt. You deserve this.

We all do.

So, I guess we can move ahead on the installation

of the Minnesota antenna.

Last one to complete the grid.

Minnesota, right.

Which brings me to my second order of business.

There's a very important meteorological symposium

going on in the University of Minnesota this weekend.

Yeah, I've heard about it.

Well, I was supposed to be key speaker,

but I have to stay back and make my case with the board,

push through legislation to become fully operational.

Okay.

So, I was thinking that...

since you're gonna be in the area...

Vince, I don't know...

Well, I do.

All you have to do is present the project,

our latest round of test data

and you have them sitting on the edge of their seats.

I don't have to tell you how much funding we can get

- from a group like that. - I know.

So, you'll do it?

Okay.

Good man.

- I'm proud of you, Matt. - Thank you.

Now go and get back to work.

- Yeah, yeah. - Hold on, guys.

Yeah, fill it up.

Alright!

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Come on, everybody!

Cheers, everybody!

Yeah! Ooh!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Great job! - Yes!

- Big day. - Yeah.

Yeah, we worked hard, we sacrificed a lot.

Mm-hm.

Some more than others.

I'll drink to that.

Hey, I heard about Minnesota.

Good luck.

Uh, speaking in front of crowds is not my favorite thing,

but I'll get through it.

I wasn't talking about the speech.

Hmm?

I was talking about Liz.

She is hosting the symposium, Matt.

Wow, I guess you didn't read the flyer.

Congrats, team!

Hey...

We make a great team.

I...

Where's my kiss?

I sent you money for these.

Yeah, I got the money, Liz.

This is important.

I know. I'll get to it.

Dad.

Liz, I said I'll get to it.

You know, between Ellie and the farm and the house here

I got my hands full.

Dad, that's why I arranged for Dr. Stevens to come by.

He can help.

I don't need any more doctors running around here.

We got you.

Dad, I'm not that kind of doctor and you know it.

Look, she needs...

She needs a special kind of help.

She needs her family.

I have to work.

I'll get to it.

It's okay, I'll take care of it.

I'm heading out to the barn.

Hello?

Hey, Liz. It's Matt.

Matt.

It's been a while.

That's what your daughter tells me.

Sorry, I've been out in the field.

We've just completed the final stages of the trial phase.

What can I do for you, Matt?

Well, I...

I just thought I'd give you the heads up.

I'm coming up to Minnesota.

I'm replacing Dr. Johnson as the keynote speaker

of the symposium.

Okay.

Um...

How's Becky doing?

You'd know if you called a little more often.

Right. Cut me some slack here, Liz.

I don't wanna hear it, Matt.

Is she around?

No, she's with Ellie.

Oh, you're at the farm?

Yeah.

Okay. Um...

Please give her my love.

Will do.

- And, Liz... - Goodbye, Matt.

Bye.

Okay, then, something is kicking up.

Yeah, look alive, people!

We got some activity coming in from the gulf!

What's it showing?

I'm not exactly sure yet.

The grid is fully extended and getting sensory readings

of possible build from the south.

It's late in the season, so this might be our last sight of the storm front.

Mm-hm.

Okay...

Yeah, we're getting some clear readings now.

Another hurricane?

It's too premature to say.

There's an upper level trough of low pressure across the south,

which may be causing a 100-knot upper level

and... 50-knot low-level jet stream,

which will definitely carry all that warm moist air north.

And if these numbers build,

we'll be getting a storm cell for sure.

Okay, we need to get that antenna set up

so we can get ahead of whatever is coming down from the north.

Sensory maps and equipment is already loaded on the truck.

I'm heading out first thing in the morning.

Keep me updated.

Matt.

I am sorry if I was a bit forward earlier.

I got caught up in the moment and just...

It's fine.

I have really enjoyed working with you.

I meant what I said, I think we make a great team.

I agree.

I'm glad to hear you say that

because I...

Okay, um...

What I'm trying to say is...

Helen?

We should go for a drink sometime after work?

When work's done.

I mean, we won't be done work for years,

but, um, we could have a drink

and talk about things other than work,

uh...

You know...

Like a date?

A date.

Okay, I guess.

Yeah.

Okay.

Okay.

- When I get back. - Okay.

Well, you have a safe trip.

- I'll be checking in. - For sure.

Oh, my God.

Okay.

Stop here for a minute.

You got everything you need?

Yeah, pretty much.

Let's make sure you get enough for Ellie.

You know she loves making her crafts.

I think we do.

Nora.

Mm-hm?

I know that Ellie's special.

Why doesn't she talk out loud?

Does she talk in other ways?

Yeah, of course.

I mean, how else would I know what she wants?

But why doesn't she just speak out loud?

She can, can't she?

Yes, I believe she can.

Well?

Deep, deep down,

Ellie's holding on to something.

What?

Like, um...

Like a secret,

but not just any secret.

This one's so big and scary

that, until she shares it,

she won't be able to speak out loud.

Wow.

That must be some secret.

It's important to know that...

everyone walks a different path.

No one's journey is the same.

Ellie's journey happens

in here

and here.

And when she's ready to come out here and join us,

she will.

I hope it happens soon.

Everything happens in its own time, Bug.

Come on, let's head out.

Hey, it's Matt. What's the latest?

Well, the data is still streaming in,

but we're thinking of possible double-whammy.

Two storm fronts?

Yeah, Matt, we're getting hints of activity

all the way up the coast from Florida to South Carolina.

How is the southern front looking?

It's been building overnight.

It looks like it's gonna be a big one.

Meteorologists across the South

should start to pick it up sometime this afternoon.

So, it should be coastal by morning.

Yeah, most likely.

Any idea how big?

Level 4, maybe 5.

All right, let's bring Vincent on this.

He's gonna have to start making some calls.

Will do.

And, Matt, I just got off with the ground crew

in Cottonwood County

and the infrastructures and the concrete's poured,

all you have to do is install the antenna.

Perfect.

I'll get to it right after I finish this symposium.

We should be fully operational in a matter of days.

Just in time.

All right. Keep me posted.

Ellie?

It's okay.

It's okay.

Come on.

Do you want to help out, do some cleaning?

Okay.

Do you know where dad keeps the broom and the dustpan?

Good. 'Cause this place sure could use it.

Is this where the old house was?

Yep.

My mom says a storm blew it over.

A really bad storm.

Is it true what you told me about the animals?

What was that?

That they know when a storm is coming.

It's true, but not just with animals, people too.

Really?

- Dr. Johnson. - So where are we at?

It's gonna be a rough few days.

What we're looking at is two large storm fronts

both on course for Tornado Alley.

We haven't seen a simultaneous build like this one in years.

Are we certain of this?

Yes.

Okay, I'll start waking people up.

Sir, if these two storms maintain their momentum,

there is a chance they'll collide

somewhere over Iowa or Missouri.

That looks bad.

And when they collide, they'll form a massive supercell,

increasing its momentum moving north into Minnesota.

So, when do we know for sure?

We won't.

Until the last antenna is set up,

we only have the capacity

to stay ahead of the storm through Kansas.

That's when the data stream stops.

Is Matt up-to-date on all this?

Yes.

All right. I'll start making some phone calls.

- I want hourly updates. - Yes, sir.

Yep.

Old Axle,

well, the fastest horse you'll ever ride.

I was riding him bareback

across that big open field out there one day,

I'm telling you,

we were going faster than the wind.

We were going so fast,

and I can't be sure of this,

but, at one point, I look down

and I swear

we left the ground.

No.

I swear.

You flew?

Just for a moment.

Pssh...

Wow.

Can I ride Axle?

Mmm.

If you're good, we could try it this week.

Awesome.

I have to check with Axle though.

We walked by the old farmhouse today.

Looks like there's lots of neat stuff to explore.

Uh, it's not safe to explore there, Becky.

Stay away from there, okay?

Didn't look dangerous.

Look, it's the things that you can't see

that can end up hurting you.

Like a rusty nail or a broken piece of glass.

Mm, still looks pretty cool.

Becky.

Fine.

Hey, guess who I spoke to last night?

Your father.

Yeah, he said to say how much he loves you.

Why didn't you bring me the phone?

It was pretty late when he called.

You know how he loses track of time.

Yeah, men.

Um, alright.

What do you say we clear up these plates

so we can make room for Nora's pie?

- Thanks. - Mm-hm.

You wanna have a piece of pie, Ellie?

You're doing a great job with her.

She could be quite a handful sometimes.

I'm sure we all were at that age.

Becky asked me a very odd question before dinner.

Yeah?

She wanted to know if I was one of those people

like animals who could sense if a big storm was coming.

So, it did come from you.

You used to believe that too.

I just want to keep it to a minimum around Becky.

She's already living in the clouds.

It's a good thing.

She's a kid.

The higher you are, the harder you fall when reality sets in.

I'm just trying to maintain a healthy balance.

Okay. Fair enough.

Come on, guys.

The Gulf of Mexico has been creating havoc

for residents across state lines.

In Florida, high winds

and heavy rain battered the coastline

causing severe flooding and extensive property damage.

- Local officials... - Quite a storm.

I'm afraid it's gonna get much worse.

You're one of them weather people?

Yeah. I'm on my way to Minneapolis for this symposium.

Severe thunderstorms are being reported state-wide

and these cells can potentially develop

into tornadic activity by morning.

Please stay tuned for further updates

to this developing story.

Is the model ready yet?

Almost.

Okay.

I'm getting category 4.

Mm-hm. Me too.

It looks bad.

Okay, the storm from the east isn't gonna be as big.

Check it out.

Category 3.

Same.

I'm gonna get this to Vince.

Good morning.

We're making breakfast.

I can see that.

Where's your grandfather?

I don't know.

Dad?

Dad?

Hey, you up there?

What are you doing here?

What is this place?

You shouldn't be here.

Dad.

Dad.

Dad, stop.

What's going on with you?

Nothing.

Dad...

I started to forget.

What?

It's been so long and we've been through so much.

And my memory isn't what it was.

I needed a place to remember.

Remember mom?

Yeah, and...

how it was before the storm.

Mom, you and Ellie, the farm, all of it.

It was all getting lost and kind of...

Broken.

I used to be able to hold on to it there for a while,

but my memory is just not what it used to be.

Dad, we're all still here.

No.

We're not.

Not like we were.

And Ellie went with your mom.

And you and I have never been the same.

You know, I am sorry for that, Liz.

Dad, uh...

I've never said this to you before

because it's kind of hard for me,

but it's time for you to let it go.

I know I've been hard on you

and it's not been easy with Matt and Becky.

You have to let it go, Liz.

It wasn't your fault.

You know, your mom was always the strong one

and you're just like her, you take on too much.

It's my fault.

I've been leaning on you too long.

I don't know what to say.

Well,

you're mom's up there in that loft,

could go lean on her for a while.

I love you, Liz.

I love you too, dad.

Girls are going to destroy the kitchen

and, um...

I have to get on the road.

Yeah.

Well, I'll be in in a minute.

Okay.

Okay!

I'll only be gone a couple of days, okay?

- Be good. - Okay.

Not too much fun.

- Bye! - Bye.

Have a safe trip.

Thanks, dad.

So, where are we at?

In a matter of hours,

Oscar's going to cross over to Tennessee as a tropical storm.

While Nadine downgrades to a category 1

as she moves north through Arkansas.

I got the National Weather Service standing by.

What do I tell them?

Well, when these two storm fronts collide over Missouri,

they're going to make one hell of a splash.

And you'll get violent weather patterns

straight up the dry line through Iowa,

Nebraska and southern Minnesota.

Mmm...

Matt's set up yet?

No.

He should be right in the middle of his presentation right now.

Oh, right!

I forgot.

Well, why don't you show me the latest round of test data?

Okay.

Our numerous tests,

including last week's hurricane Matilda,

we were able to predict the path of the storm

with a 94% accuracy

with enough lead time to evacuate the population

specifically along the path of the storm.

In conclusion,

I would like to say that this system is going to help

where we need it the most.

As scientists, we tend to focus on the data,

the magnitude of these incredible acts of nature.

We often don't consider the aftermath and the devastation

of these storms and what it does to the families.

Memories, properties, lives all swept away in an instant.

And those who are lucky enough to be left behind,

they're never the same.

This new phased array radar system is designed for them

and, with your help,

we can put a stop to this senseless loss of life.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, Dr. Elizabeth McAdams.

Smile.

That was the phased array radar system

with Matt McAdams

representing the Storm Protection Center

out of Norman, Oklahoma.

Later this afternoon,

we have our second key speaker, Antoine Francis,

from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Thank you so much.

Liz.

Hey, Liz. Come on.

Shouldn't you be getting back?

Can we grab a coffee and talk?

About what?

That was a very impressive presentation, Mr. McAdams.

Well, thank you, sir.

We're honored to have both of you here

and the mind of one of our own.

We're all very proud.

Well, you should be.

Her system is going to save thousands of lives.

A little bird told me you've been approved to go operational.

You didn't know?

Well, I knew that the board had put forth a request.

Like there was ever any doubt they would pass it?

Well, I'm just heading out to install the final antennas

and complete the national grid right now.

Well, best of luck.

Thanks again for coming.

My pleasure.

Liz.

I had no idea you were so close to finishing it.

Yeah.

This is your life's work, Liz. It's your dream.

Not anymore.

Well, that's crap.

This has always been about your family, all of this.

Abandoning it hasn't made things any better.

You're one to talk about abandoning.

You packed up Becky and left.

My father and sister needed me.

Matt, you weren't abandoned.

- You had a choice. - What choice?

I was supposed to just give this up and chase you down?

Yeah.

I had to see this through.

You of all people should understand that.

For you,

for Becky,

not to mention the millions of others out there.

I'm sorry.

I really am.

Now I got to get out to that final site

and I think it's only appropriate if you join me.

I promise I'll have you back for the afternoon lecture.

You started this thing, here's your chance to finish it.

Only 94%?

I know.

There's a coffee shop off the interstate on Bender Road.

I'll meet you there. I'll take you to the site.

Okay.

I'm just going out to do a little work for a while.

You girls need anything before I go?

No, thanks, grandpa. We're good.

Okay.

You know I love you, right?

I know about the secret.

I hear what everybody talks about

and I know I'm just a kid, but I'm not stupid.

I know something happened a long time ago

to you and grandpa and mom.

Something about a storm in the old house.

I just wanted you to know that I know you have a secret

and that's why you can't go outside and can't talk.

If you ever wanted to share that secret with me,

I'd be okay to hear it.

Whenever, no rush.

You're really good at this.

Yeah, Matt, there's some severe stuff headed your way.

All right. I'm 20 minutes from the site.

I'll have her up and running within an hour.

That's good,

'cause we're starting to lose track of the storm.

Hey, Matt, how did it go?

Got a standing ovation.

They seem to respond well to the science.

I meant with Liz.

She's with me.

Uh, Matt, say again?

'Cause I could've sworn I just heard you say she's with you.

Yep.

Well, how the hell did that happen?

No idea.

Okay, you should get to it.

Clock's ticking.

I'll call in when I'm on the site.

Say hi for me.

Yeah.

Two coffees, please.

Where's grandpa?

I don't know. He's either in the field or the barn

doing farm stuff.

What are you and Ellie up to?

We were making crafts a while ago, but then Ellie got tired.

She's taking a nap right now.

Well, just try and stay out of trouble, okay?

Why don't you do some dusting or something?

Mom.

Okay, I'll be home soon.

I love you.

Love you too.

Talking to your dad?

Becky.

You should have let me talk to her.

I don't know if it's a good idea that she knows you're here,

that we're together,

unless you're planning on seeing her.

Is that out of the question?

We're near the farm.

Just call her later.

I miss being here.

We had some good times at that old farm.

How's Bobby?

You know, he says hi.

He misses you.

I bet.

We all do.

So, I heard they brought on Helen Monroe

to pick up the slack?

Yep.

She's qualified...

and cute.

You guys a thing?

No.

Don't get me wrong.

I think she's got a lot going for her.

She's very smart and she's more than just cute.

It's just one thing.

She's not you.

I'd forgot what a charmer you can be.

It's true.

We should probably get going.

That's my Liz,

always running away.

Do we have to do this now?

No.

Yeah, you're right. We should get going.

Thanks.

Here, this connects us directly to the control room.

There's a laptop in that large black case.

We're gonna need that to calibrate the antenna.

- Wow, nice work! - Thanks.

I modified it according to the conditions.

The antenna retracts into the concrete ground

until the storm hits.

This design withstood a direct hit from an F5.

Wow, I'm impressed!

It retracts and extends

according to a variety of information

that the sensor reads in the air and...

That doesn't look good.

Yeah, let's get this operational.

Yeah, I'm going to call it in.

Oh, no...

Oh, no.

Liz,

it's great to have you back!

I'm not back.

Okay, run it.

Okay, running the system scan now.

Matt, we're getting reports of tornadoes

all over Cottonwood County.

Yeah, there are some dark cloud formations here.

Okay, done. Just need to run a quick diagnostic.

Looks good, she should be online in a matter of seconds.

We're active.

Okay, we'll have some readings for you in a second.

Well, that can't be good.

Hello?

Nora?

Nora, I can't...

I can't hear you!

Come on!

It's almost on top of us. Come on! Come on!

Guys?

Guys?

You guys out there?

Yeah.

Is there any damage to the antenna?

No, we got it underground before she was hit.

The tornado is changing course and heading east.

Alright, we're heading north-west.

Okay, there's nothing in your path. You're in the clear.

Stay live, guys, I need you to be my eyes and ears.

Hello?

There's a storm heading for the farm.

- What? - I'm heading there now.

I keep calling, but no one's picking up.

Whoa, whoa, slow down.

What do you mean there's a storm heading for the farm?

I'm telling you, the farm is in danger.

How can you know that?

Please, just get there as soon as you can.

All right, we're only 15 minutes away.

Guys!

Yeah, Matt.

I need you to focus on Windom,

it's a small town north-east of the site.

Isn't that where the farm is?

Exactly, I need to know if I should be concerned.

Becky's out there.

We're on it.

It's not far.

We'll get there.

Okay.

What's wrong, Nora?

Something's coming, something bad.

- Are the girls up at the house? - Yeah.

I'll meet you back there.

- Uh, Matt. - Go ahead.

There's some activity headed straight for the farm.

- When? - Minutes away.

Seems like there's a storm coming.

Mrs. Beasley! Mrs. Beasley!

I forgot Mrs. Beasley!

- I have to go get her. - No!

If the storm doesn't kill us, mom will.

I'll go back. I'm faster.

No, I'm not going without her!

Everything's going to be all right, Ellie.

It's okay, Ellie.

It's time to let go.

Now go, run as fast as you can.

Everything's going to be okay.

Hello?

Nora! Is everybody there?

No, I've just been through the house.

No sign of Ellie or Becky.

Where are the girls?

- They're not here. - What?!

- It's Liz. - Liz?

Hey, dad, we're just pulling up.

They could be anywhere.

- Okay, let's split up. - I'll check the barns.

We'll take the fields.

Nora, take the house just in case the girls come back.

Go quickly!

Ellie!

Becky!

Where are you?

They must have gone this way.

Wait, Ellie would leave the house?

She's got to be looking for Becky.

Beck...

Be...

Be... Becky!

Ellie?

Run!

Run!

Run to the foundation!

Becky!

Ellie!

Becky!

Ellie!

Ellie!

Becky!

Hello?!

The tub!

Becky, get in the tub!

Ellie!

Ellie! Ellie!

No! What are you doing?

- It's too late! - I can save her!

- It's too late! - Get off!

- Get down! - No!

No!

Ellie!

Ellie?

Oh!

- Mom, dad? - We're here, baby!

You're safe now.

Thank you!

Thank you, Ellie!

We should get back to the house.

The tornado was headed that way.

Okay.

All right. Come on.

Hey, guys.

Matt! Matt, are you all right?

Yeah, we found Ellie and Becky. Everyone's safe.

Oh, Matt, that's fantastic.

Tornado's passed, we're heading back to the farmhouse.

Matt the storm's dissipated.

There's no more activity in the area.

- Thanks a lot, guys. - Thank you, Matt.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement.

The legislation has gone through,

we are now fully operational.

Congratulations.

Congratulations, Bob.

- Congratulations. - Thank you!

Well, done team! Well done!

Where's dad?

He was in the barns.

I can't believe that place was destroyed.

Oh!

I'm so glad you're all okay.

Me too.

Oh, Ellie can talk now.

Did I forget to mention that?

Matt, thanks for coming.

Glad to be here.

Well, come on, girls,

let's get you cleaned up.

You're not going anywhere, are you?

Not for a while, Bug. I'll be there in a minute.

Oh, uh...

I'm... I'm sorry I pushed you earlier.

It's okay.

Thank you.

For what?

For being here.

Well, maybe we can make that a regular thing.

What about the project?

Well, now that we're operational,

we're going to have to open up observation centers

all along the grids. Who knows?

Maybe I could open up the Cottonwood County office.

And I know this weather girl

who's completely out of the league,

so I think maybe I can get her to work for me.

Well, now you're getting a little ahead of yourself.

I could open up the Cottonwood County office.

Just don't forget whose project this is.

Yes, sir.