Tornado Forecasts

As storm relative velocity helps analyze the motion of the winds within the storm, information like the rotation of the storm and the speed of the winds can help investigate the chances of the storm developing into a tornado. If the storm appears to be a threat, nearby communities can be notified to take precautions and leave if necessary. Although base velocity can be used for the same reason, the speed of the storm can affect the results of the speed and rotation of winds. Therefore, storm relative velocity is more accurate and reliable than base velocity in determining the threat of a

Hurricanes and tornadoes are both severe weather events that can potentially cause a great deal of damage to property. Both of these storms can threaten human life and in severe events with either a hurricane of a tornado there may well be a loss of life. They may be quite different in how they form and what they actually do but on the other hand those storms are both potentially devastating so they fall into the same category of potential severe weather danger. People who live in areas where hurricanes and tornadoes are known to appear during certain seasons of the year are always urged to be alert to weather warning systems. Those same residents know from experience to keep their radios tuned to weather emergency stations and they are in many cases prepared for the brunt of a storm by building basement shelters.

A tornado watch when issued is just a reminder that the weather does have the potential to produce a tornado and that caution should be used when traveling and doing outdoor activities. However, when a tornado warning is issued this is a warning to take cover in a cellar, basement or other safe places; away from windows and other places where one may be harmed.

It is vital for the survival of mankind that we respect and understand the severity and danger of natural forces and weather conditions. Although advances have been made in the predictions and warning systems of the National Weather Service, or NWS, we must be vigilant in our efforts to always respect what is coming. It is also imperative that we learn from the mistakes we have made in the past and grow from them. One such piece of literature which can help to do this is "Storm Warnings: The story of the a Killer Tornado", by Nancy Mathis, which depicts an amazingly horrific incident where mankind was not prepared for what was coming. The following is understanding of the events that took place on May 3rd, 1999, which showcased an amazing, and terrible, spectacle of tornadoes in Oklahoma. Furthermore we will delve into what has changed since this to better our understanding of upcoming weather related dangers as well as planning for said forces of nature.

Scientist track tornadoes by using devices such as radars, radars send out radioactive waves to particles in the atmosphere to find out facts about the object. There are different types of radars that find out different types of information. For example the doppler radar is a specific type of radar that measure frequency using the doppler effect. The doppler effect is an increase or decrease in the frequency of sound, light, or other kinds waves as the source moves toward or away from each other. Scientists use doppler radars to predict and find the location of tornadoes. the doppler radar is not able to detect winds. Some things the doppler radar can measure are, how fast is hail falling, how fast rain falls, strong winds, and etc. The doppler radar does a volume scan that give forecasters a look at movement in a storm close to the radar. The doppler radar has also been turned into a mobile radar which

Tornadoes make full use of the element of surprise. They seemingly form out of nowhere, varying greatly in size, strength, agility and speed, unpredictably destroying some or all of life’s most prized possessions, including the most precious of all – life. Leaving in their wake only remnants of physical memories carelessly scattered about. Living in “Tornado Alley” or any other tornado prone region is at times a leap of faith which only Mother Nature controls, yet societally this is an excepted risk. We have many advantages over our predecessors; statistic and evidence based weather forecasting improvements, radar, satellite imaging, warning and alert systems of various kinds, field Storm Spotters and Chasers documenting these magnificent wonders. However, we still professedly fail to convincingly communicate the dangers of these destructive beasts.

Each tornado differs, but they do have some common patterns to their travel and types of damage, which allow for a set of general predictions and precautions. In the interest of the preservation of life and property and to reduce the destructive effect of tornado pressures and flying debris, we have developed the following procedure.

On the contrary, tornado warnings are only about thirteen minutes prolonged. However, hurricane warnings are around thirty-six hours long. The difference between

For a hurricane, you can see it coming, so the warning would be about 36 hours before. According to Document 4 'Warning and Predictabilities' it says that, "You have time to run from a hurricane, you want to get food and water to last several of days." A hurricane can last about a few hours to a few weeks. On the other hand, tornadoes you can not see coming, and you have very little time to hide. The warning is 13 minutes. They last several of

This study examined the effectiveness of the new impact based warnings (IBW) on tornado warning and risk communication which is an important topic and would contribute to future policy making on warning response area. Overall, the author did a thorough literature review, conducted quantitative experiments which represented a fair attempt at tackling the topic, and employed adequate analysis approaches to test the hypotheses. However, there are some moderate issues to the manuscript that prevent me from recommending the editor accept this manuscript in its present form.

Finally for the funnel shape of the tornado to occur, the wind traveling towards the ground causes a rotation that generates a funnel cloud near the ground.Tornado alley is an area in the US where tornadoes spawn far more than anywhere else in the world. This area extends from North Dakota straight down to Texas. The main reason tornadoes occur here more than other places, is because topography in this central US area consists of open plains and fields. During summer the plains tend to get very hot and this warm air rises to meet with cool air creating conditions ideal for storms. Tornadoes usually last around ten minutes; larger and stronger tornadoes can linger up to thirty minutes. Wind speeds during tornadoes reach up to three hundred miles per hour, but most tornadoes can travel at speeds of around one hundred miles per hour. Tornadoes typically cover and span a few miles. The speeds they move are devastating and strong enough to rip houses out of their foundations. At least 60 people in the US are killed

Those who live in tornado alley as it’s called, knows that when they hear the warning sirens to be on the watch. Then as one looks at the skies they see the dark clouds gathering together as the winds start to blow, rain is starting to fall and then off in the distance you can see a funnel cloud now forming and then you have a tornado coming towards you.

A tornado causes a lot of destructions! It can lift cars, level houses, and fling them 100 yards away! The deadliest outbreak came on April 3, 1974, when a two- day “Super Outbreak” of 147 tornadoes killed 308 people in 13 states.

Tornadoes, also known as twisters or cyclones, are funnels of wind that can reach a certain point of destruction. They can occur almost anywhere and vary in all sizes. Many simulators are used to try and replicate different tornadoes. The differences in tornadoes and a simulator, is destruction, size, and temperature

In the area of, Ashford University and Clinton Iowa, tornadoes can occur at any time, but primarily occur between the months of April through October. Tornadoes can be the most brutal of storms. Winds speeds can reach speeds nearing 300 miles per hour and can destroy anything in its path. Tornadoes form rapidly and can travel for miles along the ground and lift up from the ground, and then suddenly change directions and touchdown again! There is little you can do to protect your property from a direct hit by a tornado; however, many actions can be taken to protect you and your family.