I am Nathan and I am currently pursuing my meteorology degree while I serve in the US Army . I created this weather center on January 1st 2014 .
Based in Winston Salem, NC Welcome to Nathan's Weather Center! I have always enjoyed studying the weather, and I hope to learn even more through using this page. I hope that I can help you better understand the weather, and I hope that I can help keep you safe. This is a community page about the weather, so I welcome any feedback, but keep in mind that I am not a professional. Please share this p
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Do you ever wonder what all these crazy weather terms mean? Well, it's been long enough! Below are some down to earth and basic definitions of key weather terms that you need to know! Severe Thunderstorm/Tornado WATCH:
~ One of these are issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms or tornadoes. It does not always mean that a storm will absolutely hit your house, but areas around should be aware that it is very possible, and no one is 100% safe. Severe Thunderstorm/Tornado WARNING:
~ One of these should be taken more seriously. If you hear or see this, it means that either in your county, or one nearby; professionals have spotted or experienced a severe thunderstorm. The criteria for a severe thunderstorm are:
- at least 1 inch sized hail.
- winds 58 mph or greater
- or if it produces a tornado (in which the Severe Thunderstorm Warning would then be replaced with a tornado warning.
~ In a Tornado Warning, either the radar has indicated a tornado, or someone has witnessed a funnel cloud. If your area if in the path of the storm, then seek shelter on the lowest level of your home, (preferably a basement) or if that's not possible, then put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
~ In a Tornado EMERGENCY, it means that a violent tornado is expected to hit a populated area. These are rare, (not in 2011!) but they MUST be taken very seriously.
**The same things apply to FLOOD, HURRICANE, TROPICAL STORM, HEAT, WIND, WINTER STORM, and DENSE FOG Warnings, Watches, and Advisories.**
The DIFFERENCE between ISOLATED and SCATTERED thunderstorms!
*Essentially, ISOLATED and SCATTERED are just terms to describe the amount of your area that will be seeing rain. ISOLATED usually doesn't mean that the storms won't move... that's very rare. These numbers below were taken from the National Weather Service... as you can see, "ISOLATED" refers to only a lower percentage of thunderstorms in your viewing area (the area your local news station covers). Isolated = Less than 15% areal coverage. Widely Scattered = 15-24% areal coverage. Scattered = 25-54% areal coverage. Numerous = 55% or greater areal coverage. Widespread = 55% or greater areal coverage. No qualifying remark = 75% or greater areal coverage.
Be careful out there in NC!! It’s definitely heavy snow and causing the dynamical cooling effect that is allowing the snow to overcome the ground temps. Heavier banding still working it’s way through, but I could see an easy 2-4 inches along the I-40 corridor North to the Virginia border with more in Virginia for sure.
These pictures are from my parents home in Winston Salem, NC! Hate I missed it but already back down in GA preparing to head back on duty.
01/03/2022