A new technique for analyzing the strength of tornadoes based on the extent of damage in their wakes suggests that there is long - term trend
in tornado strength.
Not exact matches
The difference between Greensburg, Kansas [where an EF5
tornado killed 11 people
in 2007], and Joplin was how many people got hit, not the
strength of the
tornado.
For
tornadoes rated above F0, the lowest rung on the original Fujita scale of
tornado strength, the shift is also close to 14 days, according to a preliminary analysis by Long and his colleagues that's not included
in the new paper.
These intra-cloud bolts seem to occur primarily while the storm is building
in strength, so space - based observations could help alert people on the ground to the mounting
tornado risk.
Stout - hearted storm chasers race to put themselves right
in the path of danger, both for the sheer thrill of it and to gather information that will clarify how
tornadoes form, gather
strength and dissipate.
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Wind varies
in intensity and
strength from a gentle breeze to a powerful and destructive storm, such as a hurricane or
tornado.
The result can be a «significant severe thunderstorm» with at least one of the following characteristics: Hail greater than 5 cm
in diameter, wind gusts exceeding 120 km / hr, or a
tornado (Fig. 4) of
strength F2 or greater on the Fujita scale.
At the current time, it is therefore not possible to anticipate even the sign of any climate change
in tornado occurrence or
strength.
At the current time it is not possible to anticipate the sign of any climate change
in tornado occurrence or
strength.
Someone had asked earlier whether, given greater windshear, if this is sufficient to reduce hurricanes or at least the
strength of hurricanes, this might result
in more active
tornado seasons.
The
tornado picked up
strength across Lake Huron, and travelled directly through the town causing millions of dollars
in property damage.
Another unfortunate effect of
tornadoes is flooding - though floods are always possible
in Tulsa, regardless of wind
strength.