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#41 Postby **pojo** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 3:58 pm

1969 Camille was the true cat 5 landfall... Originally Hurricane Andrew was pinned at Cat 4, but with this reanalysis, Andrew is now apparently a Cat 5.

Rob-TheStormChaser · #42 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:10 pm

Right!

Hurricane Andrew was reclassified as a Category 5 hurricane (one of only three to ever make landfall in the US) with winds estimated to be about 165 mph. The reason for the reclassification was a better mathematical model which estimates surface winds based on the data gathered by the Hurricane Hunters. This improved model spit out a wind speed higher than previously thought. Hurricane experts agreed and upgraded Andrew to a Category 5.

#43 Postby **cycloneye** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:26 pm

Yes Rob got it first so make a quiz

Rob-TheStormChaser · #44 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:42 pm

Can steam fog form when warm air moves over cold water?

Yes
No

#45 Postby **pojo** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 9:10 pm

Rob-TheStormChaser · #46 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 9:18 pm

The correct answer is n.

Advection fog forms when warm air moves over cool water (or warm moist air moves over cool ground). Steam fog is formed when cold air moves over warm water.

#47 Postby **pojo** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 9:43 pm

lol...I always get them mixed up ...steam fog and advection fog.

Rob-TheStormChaser · #48 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 9:48 pm

lol....was kinda tricky...I better dig up another one....

Rob-TheStormChaser · #49 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 9:53 pm

The National Weather Service is under what federal department?

Department of Defense
Department of Commerce
NASA
Department of Interior

#50 Postby **pojo** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 10:01 pm

Rob-TheStormChaser · #51 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 10:10 pm

Yes...Dept of Commerce is right.

Rob-TheStormChaser · #52 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 10:11 pm

The correct answer is Department of Commerce.

The weather bureau started out in 1890 under the Dept. of Agriculture and in 1940 was moved to Commerce. In 1970 the United States Weather Bureau changed its name to the National Weather Service.

Rob-TheStormChaser · #53 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Fri Feb 14, 2003 11:10 am

Shannon is up unless you want to pass it off...I have plenty! :wink:

#54 Postby **pojo** » Fri Feb 14, 2003 7:00 pm

I know that

lemme think of one.

#55 Postby **pojo** » Mon Feb 17, 2003 1:32 pm

1993 was a memorable weather year. For what reasons

1) The Wisconsin River/Mississippi River Flooding
2) Hurricane Emily approaching NC Outer Banks/Flooding caused by rainbands
3) Mississippi River/Missouri River Flooding
4) Storm of the Century Blizzard/Mississippi River Flooding

Rob-TheStormChaser · #56 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Mon Feb 17, 2003 2:04 pm

Hmmmmm they all seem valid...I do believe. All of the above? I know there was massive flooding thru the whole area, but not sure specifically what rivers. If I had to guess it would be #4 though!

#57 Postby **cycloneye** » Mon Feb 17, 2003 2:14 pm

#58 Postby **pojo** » Mon Feb 17, 2003 10:29 pm

Storm of the Century Blizzard/ Mississippi River Flooding is the correct answer. I wanted to have you think on this question. I did my homework and found the 1993 weather stories and tried to see if you guys knew the biggest stories from that year. Rob you have dibbs on the next question.

Rob-TheStormChaser · #59 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Mon Feb 17, 2003 10:30 pm

lol Shannon...thanks. I'll get back with a doozy soon.

Rob-TheStormChaser · #60 Postby **Rob-TheStormChaser** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 6:44 pm

What's a wind-resistant type of roof?

A. A Gable roof

B. A hip roof

C. A thatched roof

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