Event Title
A Comparison of Significant Tornadoes in the Central Plains and Southeastern United States
Faculty Mentor
Larry Hopper
Location
Farrar Hall, Room 131
Session
Session 3
Start Date
20-4-2012 10:45 AM
End Date
20-4-2012 11:45 AM
Description
This study develops a climatology of storm structures that caused significant tornadoes between 2007-2010 in the Central Plains and Southeastern United States. Storms are analyzed using NEXRAD Level-II radar data to group them into discrete supercells, quasi-linear and mesoscale convective systems, or other storm types. Storms are further subdivided into mergers and non-mergers depending on whether or not tornadogenesis occurs within one hour of convective cells or lines merging. Statistical distributions of storm types and diurnal characteristics between the two regions are compared to help convey these regions’ different tornado risks to society (Supported by the NSF/BoR’s SURE program).
A Comparison of Significant Tornadoes in the Central Plains and Southeastern United States
Farrar Hall, Room 131
This study develops a climatology of storm structures that caused significant tornadoes between 2007-2010 in the Central Plains and Southeastern United States. Storms are analyzed using NEXRAD Level-II radar data to group them into discrete supercells, quasi-linear and mesoscale convective systems, or other storm types. Storms are further subdivided into mergers and non-mergers depending on whether or not tornadogenesis occurs within one hour of convective cells or lines merging. Statistical distributions of storm types and diurnal characteristics between the two regions are compared to help convey these regions’ different tornado risks to society (Supported by the NSF/BoR’s SURE program).