Husband and wife storm chasers, Jeff and Kathy Piotrowski, chase down a Missouri tornado. Meteorologist Mark Robinson is chased by a twister in Nebraska and meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal witnesses one of the widest tornadoes ever recorded.

Backpacker Benjamin was almost taken down by severe wind and dozens of falling trees. George was almost burned to death by acid rain caused by an erupting volcano. Gene risked his life when his bank was levelled by twin tornadoes.

An arctic blast traps hydro worker, Michael, who has been working in extreme cold weather conditions for decades. Pilot Gerald caught in an intense Antarctic blizzard and becomes trapped with limited fuel.

Experts analyse the strength, speed and power of tornadoes, while those who have survived them tell their tales. Extreme explorer George Kourounis experienced a near-miss with death when his vehicle got smashed by heavy farm equipment.

When fire and wind combine, they create their own weather systems as well as devastating wildfires, as a California reporter discovered when one trapped him while on the job.

Hurricane experts explain how these tropical cyclones are formed. Out in the field, bass fisherman Andy Buss is stuck in the middle of Lake Erie during a hurricane. Plus, a ravaging storm in the Philippines.