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Last Answer on December 24, 2019

I have observed many times lightning which is intracloud or intercloud that does not have thunder following the lightning. What is the explanation for the Silence?

Asked by gemeni almost 8 years ago

Great question. The outer edge of the distance the sound of thunder will travel is about 15 miles. So you’re seeing lightning that is father away. Thanks!

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After a severe thunderstorm yesterday I noticed that a bunch of mature trees in the road median had their bark removed on one side. There had been constant lightening and very high wind. What could have caused this tree damage? It looks bad.

Asked by Wendie over 7 years ago

Lightning could certainly have been the cause. When it strikes it heats the sap and air extremely high and fast. That boils the sap and expands the air and can blow off the bark. Best guess without seeing pictures!

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I ive in Michigan and we have winds up to 60 miles per hour today And they have been blowing for about 5 hours but no storms the sky is clear blue with a few clouds. so where are the winds come from

Asked by Debra about 8 years ago

There is a strong low pressure area to your east. Mother Nature likes for things to be in balance. Think of low pressure as a valley, high pressure as a hill. She is moving air from the hill to fill the valley. The bigger the hill, the deeper the valley, the faster the air moves to fix the imbalance and the stronger the wind blows. Great question, thanks.

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If a hurricane makes landfall in an area already high in humidity will it weaken slower?

Asked by Steve almost 9 years ago

Good question, Steve. A number of factors will influence the storm after landfall. The greatest are friction with land and loss of primary energy source, the warm ocean water. Hurricanes have been known to take in drier air from over land and weaken more quickly. I suppose you could argue your point but I think amount would not be great. Certainly a higher humidity environment would increase rainfall, particularly away from the center of the storm.

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Can the NWS issue watches or is that only something the storm prediction center can do?

Asked by Donovin over 7 years ago

Great question. A tornado or severe thunderstorm watch will come from the Storm Prediction Center, often in consultation with local offices. A hurricane watch will come from the National Hurricane Center and winter weather and flood watches will come from local offices. Thanks, Donovin!

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How do you become a tv meteorologist?

Asked by Leon about 8 years ago

There are a number of great schools that offer degrees in meteorology. Once there an internship is a must. Calling a local station to ask for advice is a great idea. Thanks, Leon.

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Cozad Nebraska has generally been logged as the "meridian city" or near the 100th meridian where the dry arid air meets the eastern humid air. I understand over years this point has moved to the east because of clinate change. Where is that point now

Asked by Njk almost 8 years ago

I'll admit to not being familiar with that term. I'll ask the other members of the podcast I co-host called WeatherBrains. Thanks!

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I have observed many times lightning which is intracloud or intercloud that does not have thunder following the lightning. What is the explanation for the Silence?

After a severe thunderstorm yesterday I noticed that a bunch of mature trees in the road median had their bark removed on one side. There had been constant lightening and very high wind. What could have caused this tree damage? It looks bad.

I ive in Michigan and we have winds up to 60 miles per hour today And they have been blowing for about 5 hours but no storms the sky is clear blue with a few clouds. so where are the winds come from

If a hurricane makes landfall in an area already high in humidity will it weaken slower?

Also on Jobstr...

Can the NWS issue watches or is that only something the storm prediction center can do?

How do you become a tv meteorologist?

Cozad Nebraska has generally been logged as the "meridian city" or near the 100th meridian where the dry arid air meets the eastern humid air. I understand over years this point has moved to the east because of clinate change. Where is that point now

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I have observed many times lightning which is intracloud or intercloud that does not have thunder following the lightning. What is the explanation for the Silence?

After a severe thunderstorm yesterday I noticed that a bunch of mature trees in the road median had their bark removed on one side. There had been constant lightening and very high wind. What could have caused this tree damage? It looks bad.

I ive in Michigan and we have winds up to 60 miles per hour today And they have been blowing for about 5 hours but no storms the sky is clear blue with a few clouds. so where are the winds come from

If a hurricane makes landfall in an area already high in humidity will it weaken slower?

Also on Jobstr...

Can the NWS issue watches or is that only something the storm prediction center can do?

How do you become a tv meteorologist?

Cozad Nebraska has generally been logged as the "meridian city" or near the 100th meridian where the dry arid air meets the eastern humid air. I understand over years this point has moved to the east because of clinate change. Where is that point now

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