The Lahoma, Oklahoma Storm of August 17, 1994
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Question 6.  Look over the radar data products between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. over western Oklahoma. Note the magnitude of the reflectivity and VIL values. In addition, examine the base velocity and storm relative velocity images to find areas within the storm that would concern an emergency manager
 







 
 
Answer. The 2:5 p.m. storm-relative velocity image showed an 80+ knot rotation on Tilt 1 over western Garfield county. VIL values increased from 65 to 74 kg/m2 between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The rotation is so strong it even shows up quite vividly on Base Velocity. Emergency managers in the path of this storm should prepare for large hail, severe winds, and a tornado threat.


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