ATM 200 - Natural Disasters

Ch 10 – Tornadoes, Lightning,

Heat, and Cold

Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Rachel Humphrey – Vortex2/2009

Daily Announcements:

1) Last day to drop any course (without receiving a “W”) is today.

Song #1: “The Thunder Rolls” by Garth Brooks

Song #2: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC

Text Source Today: Chapter 10 (p. 251-252, 256-261)

· Thunderstorm Climatology Notes Template

· Stability Criteria PDF DOC

· Single-Cell Thunderstorms

· Multicell Thunderstorms

· Supercell Thunderstorms

· GOES Satellite Imagery

Study Guide Material (Stacey’s Guide) :

1) What is the only requirement to get a “thunderstorm?”

2) Where are thunderstorms most frequent in the United States?

3) Know the difference between stable, unstable and neutral air.

4) Describe an environment primed for thunderstorms.

5) Know the differences between single-cell, multicell and supercell thunderstorms.

6) What is the “key” to the longevity of a supercell?

7) What appears to be crucial in the development of a mesocyclone?

8) Know the difference between the three primary types of GOES satellite images.

9) †What three U.S. states have the least number of thunderstorms days?