SFGate14d
Why forecasting where tornadoes will hit is still hard to do − even though storm predictions are improving
These small changes in the storm environment can have large impacts ... thunderstorms with a deep rotating updraft, called a “mesocyclone.” Vertical wind shear can enable the midlevels of the storm to ...
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6 Fascinating Facts About the Formation of Tornadoes
This mesocyclone is like the storm's engine ... Despite their immense power, tornadoes have a surprisingly small vortex. The strongest winds are concentrated in a narrow column, typically less ...
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Meteorologists say this is not a 'classic' tornado in Fort Stockton
A land spout is a type of tornado not associated with a mesocyclone. A land spout is ... it's a good idea to keep a distance from land spouts as small debris, such as tree branches, can be picked ...
Houston Chronicle14d
Why forecasting where tornadoes will hit is still hard to do − even though storm predictions are improving
These small changes in the storm environment can ... thunderstorms with a deep rotating updraft, called a “mesocyclone.” Vertical wind shear can enable the midlevels of the storm to rotate ...