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Martin Mc Kenna
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« on: November 08, 2008, 07:10:34 pm » |
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The forecast proved correct today. Report of a tornado in Co. Waterford. No pics though http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1108/waterford.htmlTORRO got the report to. No doubt John Tyrrel will be investigating this one.
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2008, 05:30:39 pm » |
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I've just learned that John Tyrrell from TORRO done a site investigation last week. He's convinced it wasn't a tornado at all. The damage was due to a microburst (still nasty) or straight line winds (SLWs). So that leaves just one tornado in Ireland this year (Portrush) which is well below average.
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2008, 09:28:00 pm » |
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Interesting Martin, and John should know! What are the mechanics behind a microburst, that's a new one on me?
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2008, 09:45:53 pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2008, 10:30:11 pm » |
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Thanks Martin, very informative indeed!
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