Tornado, T-storms, and severe weather

This afternoon we have been experiencing some severe weather advisories pertaining to floods, t-storms and tornadoes (sp?). I have always been fascinated by severe weather and recall numerous summer evenings spent with friends outside acting as amateur storm trackers. I am still very enthralled by these events, and I speculate that it must have something to do with feeling very vulnerable at the hands of mother nature. After all, she is the boss lady.