The man’s work probably did and will continue to save countless lives. That he would put himself in harm’s way to do what he did was commendable. It was a dangerous job but he certainly knew that.
How? Are tornados more predictable since he and others have been doing this research? Do we get more warning than we used to? I can see where they could learn about the makeup of these storms, but what are we going to do about it? Nothing. Reminds me a lot of the Global Warming thing.