01-07 Weather Flashcards
1
Q
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A
- 58 MPH wind
- Hail at least 1 in in diameter.
2
Q
What is a tornado warning?
A
- Issued by the local National Weather Service Office
- Includes where the tornado is located and what towns are in the path.
- Indicated by the WSR88D radar or spotted by someone on the ground.
3
Q
What are the wind warnings?
A
- Small Craft(20 - 30 knots)
- Gale Winds (34 - 47 knots)
- Storm (48 - 63 knots)
- Hurricane 64+ knots sustained winds.
4
Q
What are Tropical Depression Warnings?
A
- Tropical Cyclone of 38 MPH or less
5
Q
What are Tropical Storms?
A
- Tropical Cyclone of 39 - 73 MPH
6
Q
What are Typhoon/Hurrican Conditions?
A
- Tropical Cyclone 74 MPH or greater
7
Q
What weather services are available to our command?
A
NOAA, Weather.com, Weather reporting from GOHSEP>
