Topic
Severe weather
4 questions tagged Severe weather — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
when
When was the first tornado forecast issued?
The first official tornado forecast was issued on 25 March 1948 for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
WeatherSevere weather
whose
Whose work first explained why thunderstorms build tall clouds?
Vilhelm Bjerknes and later meteorologists developed the dynamic understanding of convection and storm development.
ScienceSevere Weather
why
Why do some thunderstorms produce hail while others do not?
Hail needs strong updrafts that keep ice pellets circulating inside a cloud long enough to grow. If the updraft is weak or the freezing level is too low, hailstones usually stay small or melt before reaching the ground.
Weather and ClimateSevere Weather
what
What is an ice storm?
An ice storm is a storm that causes significant accumulation of freezing rain, coating surfaces with ice. Even a thin layer can damage infrastructure and trees.
WeatherSevere weather