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Is there a "line" deviding the US by winter activity? I.E. snow: likely in KY, unlikely in TN.
If so, what is it called?

Hopefully you understand what I'm even talking about.

Asked by Cheshire almost 8 years ago

I think I do, and none that I’ve ever heard of. Interesting question. Thanks.

What is the difference between a none , limited ,elevated, significant, and exstreem and a none, GT, marginal, slight, mordant, and high scaling systems? Is it different names for the same thing or is one more percent and one more of the severity

Asked by Max almost 7 years ago

Looks like you might be combining more than one system. If you're asking about severe thunderstorms this link might help! https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/about.html

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I have developed a new theory on hurricanes and tornadoes (different than meteorologists) and want to have the theories tested. Where do I go?

Asked by EarthFutureAnalyst over 7 years ago

Hi. Hmmm...guess I would try here: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/ Good luck!

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Does having a weak El Nino weather pattern this year mean there will be a similar pattern next year? In other words, do El Nino commonly repeat themselves for several years or is it completely random from year to year?

Asked by Planner almost 7 years ago

El Nino does seem to run in cycles but specific to your question, it is difficult to predict a given year based on the previous year. If you'd like to study more here is a page from the National Weather Service, you can also search El Nino Southern Oscillation. https://www.weather.gov/mhx/ensowhat

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Is it hard to follow a tornado or a sever storm live on air?

Asked by Daniel about 7 years ago

Generally not, Daniel. Radar information from the network of government radars is updated at least every five to six minutes and in as little as two. Newer radars coming online down the road will update in less than a minute. Great question.

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Can there be a 101% or higher percent of precip? Can you have a -1% or lower?

Asked by DSDL:fj about 7 years ago

Interesting question. Nope. The "probability of precipitation" or POP can be considered the odds of precipitation. A 10% chance means that in similar situations to the predicted ones it rained 1 in 10 times. 90% means it rained 9 times out of 10 in similar situations. Thanks!

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What all is the Bomb Cyclone I know a lot of people talk about it.

Asked by My name is not Harry Potter almost 7 years ago

Great question. A bomb cyclone is a rapidly strengthening low pressure area. In general it is defined by a central pressure drop of at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explosive_cyclogenesis

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Is there a "line" deviding the US by winter activity? I.E. snow: likely in KY, unlikely in TN.
If so, what is it called?

Hopefully you understand what I'm even talking about.

What is the difference between a none , limited ,elevated, significant, and exstreem and a none, GT, marginal, slight, mordant, and high scaling systems? Is it different names for the same thing or is one more percent and one more of the severity

I have developed a new theory on hurricanes and tornadoes (different than meteorologists) and want to have the theories tested. Where do I go?

Does having a weak El Nino weather pattern this year mean there will be a similar pattern next year? In other words, do El Nino commonly repeat themselves for several years or is it completely random from year to year?

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Is it hard to follow a tornado or a sever storm live on air?

Can there be a 101% or higher percent of precip? Can you have a -1% or lower?

What all is the Bomb Cyclone I know a lot of people talk about it.

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Is there a "line" deviding the US by winter activity? I.E. snow: likely in KY, unlikely in TN.If so, what is it called?Hopefully you understand what I'm even talking about.

What is the difference between a none , limited ,elevated, significant, and exstreem and a none, GT, marginal, slight, mordant, and high scaling systems? Is it different names for the same thing or is one more percent and one more of the severity

I have developed a new theory on hurricanes and tornadoes (different than meteorologists) and want to have the theories tested. Where do I go?

Does having a weak El Nino weather pattern this year mean there will be a similar pattern next year? In other words, do El Nino commonly repeat themselves for several years or is it completely random from year to year?

Also on Jobstr...

Is it hard to follow a tornado or a sever storm live on air?

Can there be a 101% or higher percent of precip? Can you have a -1% or lower?

What all is the Bomb Cyclone I know a lot of people talk about it.

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Is there a "line" deviding the US by winter activity? I.E. snow: likely in KY, unlikely in TN.
If so, what is it called?

Hopefully you understand what I'm even talking about.