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Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning Nature S Most Violent Storms
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Author : Barry Leonard
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2009-02
Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning Nature S Most Violent Storms written by Barry Leonard and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02 with Nature categories.
This preparedness guide explains thunderstorms and related hazards and suggests life-saving actions you can take. With this information, you can recognize severe weather, develop a plan, and be ready to act when threatening weather approaches. Tornadoes cause an average of 70 fatalities and 1,500 injuries each year. Lightning, which occurs with all thunderstorms, causes an average of 80 fatalities and 300 injuries each year. Strong winds can cause damage equal to a tornado and can be extremely dangerous to aviation. Flash flooding is the #1 cause of deaths associated with thunderstorms -- more than 140 fatalities each years. Hail causes more than $1 billion in crop and property damage each year. Color illustrations.
Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning Nature S Most Violent Storms A Preparedness Guide Including Tornado Safety Information For Schools
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Author : National Weather Service (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Release Date : 2014-07-28
Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning Nature S Most Violent Storms A Preparedness Guide Including Tornado Safety Information For Schools written by National Weather Service (U.S.) and has been published by National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-28 with categories.
This illustrated guide showcases some facts about weather-related events and suggests life-saving actions you can take, if you find yourself in an unexpected situation resulting from a weather-related event. The goal of this booklet is to present you with details on how to recognize severe weather, be aware of your surroundings, and to encourage you to develop a plan to be ready to act when threatening weather approaches. Here is a bird's eye-view of the weather-related events that are covered in this guide with a few short facts about each that are also presented in the guide. Lightning... ¦ Causes an average of 55-60 fatalities and 400 injuries each year ¦ Occurs with all thunderstorms ¦ Costs more than $1 billion in insured losses each year Tornadoes... ¦ Cause an average of 60-65 fatalities and 1,500 injuries each year ¦ Can produce wind speeds in excess of 200 mph ¦ Can be 1 mile wide and stay on the ground over 50 miles Straight-line Winds... ¦ Can exceed 125 mph ¦ Can cause destruction equal to a tornado ¦ Are extremely dangerous to aviation Flash Floods and Floods... ¦ Are the #1 cause of deaths associated with thunderstorms, more than 90 fatalities each year Hail... ¦ Can be larger than a softball (5 inches in diameter) ¦ Causes more than $1 billion in crop and property damage each year Some helpful tips included in this guide include how quickly these weather-events can result to a devastating situation. Therefore, it emphasizes that by having a plan in place prior to the event that is practiced from time to time, will allow response actions to be positive rather than stressful. This resource also provides guidance on the type of items that should be included in an Emergency Supply Kit for use at home, office, school, or place of business. There is also a special section dedicated to schools and working with children during an unexpected weather emergency. This school section also includes proper inspections and maintenance of buildings, and recommends emergency drills to practice the school safety plans with children including handling of disabled personnel and/or children.
Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Emergency management categories.
Thunderstorms Tornadoes Lightning Nature S Most Violent Storms
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
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Thunderstorms And Lightning
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
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Severe Thunderstorms And Tornadoes In The United States
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Author : Peter Folger
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011-04-10
Severe Thunderstorms And Tornadoes In The United States written by Peter Folger and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-10 with Nature categories.
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affect communities across the U.S. every year, causing fatalities, destroying property and crops, and disrupting businesses. Tornadoes are the most destructive products of severe thunderstorms. Damages from violent tornadoes seem to be increasing, similar to the trend for other natural hazards in part due to changing population, demographics, and more weather-sensitive infrastructure and some analysts indicate that losses of $1 billion or more from single tornado events are becoming more frequent. Insurance industry analysts state that tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and related weather events have caused nearly 57%, on average, of all insured catastrophe losses in the U.S. in any given year since 1953. Contents of this report: (1) Overview; (2) Issues for Congress: A Focus on Local Warnings and Forecasts for the National Weather Service; Mitigation: The National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program; Reauthorizing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program; Climate Change and Severe Weather: The April and May 2011 Tornados: A Link to Climate Change?; Other Factors Contributing to Risk From Tornadoes; Forecasting and Warning: The Role of the National Weather Service; Summary and Conclusions; Appendix: Risk from Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Map and tables. This is a print on demand report.
Thunderstorms And Lightning
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
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Evolution Of Cloud To Ground Lightning Discharges In Tornadic Thunderstorms
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Author : Wendy L. Seaman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-02
Evolution Of Cloud To Ground Lightning Discharges In Tornadic Thunderstorms written by Wendy L. Seaman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02 with Clouds categories.
Air Force operations are directly impacted by weather on a daily basis. Erroneous forecasts negatively impact mission readiness and consequently cost the government time, in terms of wasted man-hours, and money. Advanced forecast lead-time could make a difference to minimize loss to both USAF personnel and assets. This study examined lightning data from 64 storm events from 1995-2000 in search of unique lightning signatures indicative of tornadic activity. Overall flash rates, percentage of positive flashes, positive and negative peak currents and multiplicity for each case were separated into two categories based on tornado intensity and season of occurrence. Based on the research results, there is little evidence to support the theory that specific lightning trends emerge prior to tornadogenesis. Due to the inconsistent and unreliable nature of the results, exclusive use of this time-series technique is not recommended for use in operational forecasting. The use of conventional methods, such as radar and/or satellite, used in conjunction with cloud-to- ground lightning flash data may, however, provide insight as to how electrical and physical changes relate to the development of tornadoes within a storm. Intracloud lightning may also provide additional information on tornado development and should be included in future research projects.
What Are Thunderstorms
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Author : Mari Schuh
language : en
Publisher: Wicked Weather
Release Date : 2020-06-25
What Are Thunderstorms written by Mari Schuh and has been published by Wicked Weather this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-25 with categories.
Thunder booms through the sky. Lightning flashes through the clouds. A thunderstorm is here. Find out the safest place to be and what to do as you ride out the storm.
Extreme Weather
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Author : Robert K. Doe
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2016-01-12
Extreme Weather written by Robert K. Doe and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-12 with Science categories.
This book is about weather extremes in the United Kingdom. It presents fascinating and detailed insights into tornadoes (supercell and non-supercell tornadoes, historical and contemporary case studies, frequency and spatial distributions, and unique data on extreme events); thunderstorms (epic event analysis and observing); hailstorms (intensity, distributions and frequency of high magnitude events); lightning (lightning as a hazard, impacts and injuries); ball lightning (definitions, impacts and case studies); flooding (historical and contemporary analysis, extreme rainfall and flash flooding); snowfalls (heavy snowfall days and events). It also looks at researching weather extremes, provides guidance on performing post-storm site investigations and details what is involved in severe weather forecasting. It is written by members, directors and past and present Heads of the research group the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO). With fifteen chapters thematically arranged, and data appendix including a new tornado map of the U.K., this book presents a wealth of information on meteorological extremes. This volume is aimed primarily at researchers in the field of meteorology and climatology, but will also be of interest to advanced undergraduate students taking relevant courses in this area.