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I have a question that I have been dying to ask a Meteorologist for some months.

My question is, what city in the Midwest with a population of 100,000 or more has an EXACT replica of Florida summers?

Asked by Jeffrey over 9 years ago

Hmmm...is this trivia or research? If trivia, don't know, which city?

When I was a kid I'm almost certain I seen lightning tumble on ground like a tumbleweed. Internet says this is a myth and lie. But I'm certain what I saw. Is this possible? Is there any turth to it and is there even any real studies about it?

Asked by Curious weather man over 8 years ago

I would say you are NOT crazy! Best guess on what you saw is "ball lightning". Here is some material for you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_lightning

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hello I am working on heat transfer question as I am in University for Mechanical Engineering. How would I solve for the wind chill if all I am given is a temperature of outside, and the speed of wind. We can assume anything ex: Area of skin.
Thanks

Asked by anthony over 9 years ago

Those are the two data points you need, Anthony. You can find the formula here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_chill

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I was wondering if you could tell me the best course of action to take during a tornado if I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment building. I don't know any neighbors and there is no storm shelter for this complex.where do I go? :(

Asked by Emily about 9 years ago

Might be an opportunity to meet a neighbor, Emily. If you must stay in your apartment the best place is a small space toward the center of the unit, bathroom, hallway, closet. The idea is to have as many walls between you and outside an smaller spaces have better structural integrity. Something to cover your head, like couch cushion or bike helmet. Great question, thanks.

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Where in Canada has the least varied barometric pressure .

Asked by fendog59 over 8 years ago

Interesting question. You might try here: https://weather.gc.ca

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Planning a winter golf trip. Worried about El Nino rain. Thoughts on Orlando vs. El Paso, San Antonio and Tuscon? All are usually dry, but where would el Nino possibly have the biggest impact? thanks.

Asked by Frank about 9 years ago

Hi, Frank. The general idea during an El Nino winter is that much of the southern half of the country would be wetter than average, and that is the forecast for this winter. All of the cities you mention are in that zone. You might spend some time at the Climate Prediction Center website, http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/

Good luck, hit 'em straight!

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I live in Tanzania in East Africa. I was driving through Sumbawanga in the west of the country and I think I saw a double tornado. We have dust devils, but I've never heard of tornados. Please let me know if I can send you the photos to confirm?

Asked by Hally about 10 years ago

Hi, Hally. Multiple tornadoes can occur within one thunderstorm complex. I would do a Google search for some pictures.

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I have a question that I have been dying to ask a Meteorologist for some months.

My question is, what city in the Midwest with a population of 100,000 or more has an EXACT replica of Florida summers?

When I was a kid I'm almost certain I seen lightning tumble on ground like a tumbleweed. Internet says this is a myth and lie. But I'm certain what I saw. Is this possible? Is there any turth to it and is there even any real studies about it?

hello I am working on heat transfer question as I am in University for Mechanical Engineering. How would I solve for the wind chill if all I am given is a temperature of outside, and the speed of wind. We can assume anything ex: Area of skin.
Thanks

I was wondering if you could tell me the best course of action to take during a tornado if I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment building. I don't know any neighbors and there is no storm shelter for this complex.where do I go? :(

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Where in Canada has the least varied barometric pressure .

Planning a winter golf trip. Worried about El Nino rain. Thoughts on Orlando vs. El Paso, San Antonio and Tuscon? All are usually dry, but where would el Nino possibly have the biggest impact? thanks.

I live in Tanzania in East Africa. I was driving through Sumbawanga in the west of the country and I think I saw a double tornado. We have dust devils, but I've never heard of tornados. Please let me know if I can send you the photos to confirm?

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I have a question that I have been dying to ask a Meteorologist for some months.My question is, what city in the Midwest with a population of 100,000 or more has an EXACT replica of Florida summers?

When I was a kid I'm almost certain I seen lightning tumble on ground like a tumbleweed. Internet says this is a myth and lie. But I'm certain what I saw. Is this possible? Is there any turth to it and is there even any real studies about it?

hello I am working on heat transfer question as I am in University for Mechanical Engineering. How would I solve for the wind chill if all I am given is a temperature of outside, and the speed of wind. We can assume anything ex: Area of skin. Thanks

I was wondering if you could tell me the best course of action to take during a tornado if I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment building. I don't know any neighbors and there is no storm shelter for this complex.where do I go? :(

Also on Jobstr...

Where in Canada has the least varied barometric pressure .

Planning a winter golf trip. Worried about El Nino rain. Thoughts on Orlando vs. El Paso, San Antonio and Tuscon? All are usually dry, but where would el Nino possibly have the biggest impact? thanks.

I live in Tanzania in East Africa. I was driving through Sumbawanga in the west of the country and I think I saw a double tornado. We have dust devils, but I've never heard of tornados. Please let me know if I can send you the photos to confirm?

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I have a question that I have been dying to ask a Meteorologist for some months.

My question is, what city in the Midwest with a population of 100,000 or more has an EXACT replica of Florida summers?

hello I am working on heat transfer question as I am in University for Mechanical Engineering. How would I solve for the wind chill if all I am given is a temperature of outside, and the speed of wind. We can assume anything ex: Area of skin.
Thanks