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General Discussion >> Hurricane Ask/Tell

Ed Dunham
Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017)

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Re: Saffir Simpson scale question
Mon Jun 06 2005 03:35 PM

The short answer is that if people in your area made the mistake once with Charley's intensity, they will (sadly) make it again with the next storm that impacts that area (of any intensity). No matter how much NHC and others try to educate the public, the process is only successful for those that listen and learn - unfortunately, that is not everyone.

Regarding intensity, the Fujita tornado intensity scale is based on the extent of damage as the primary factor - and I personally think that this is a bit foolish. If a 250mph tornado hits a cornfield in Texas, does that make it an F0? The primary factor for tropical cyclone intensity is windspeed - doesn't matter what the condition of the corn is. A good example is Hurricane Bret in south Texas a few years ago.
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ED

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Subject	Posted by	Posted on
Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Mon Jun 06 2005 03:35 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Clark	Fri Jun 03 2005 12:39 AM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Fri Jun 03 2005 08:21 AM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Ed Dunham	Mon Jun 06 2005 03:35 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Mon Jul 11 2005 07:20 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Allison	Wed Jul 13 2005 04:06 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Wed Jul 13 2005 05:26 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Multi-Decadal Signal	Wed Jul 13 2005 07:32 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Terra	Mon Jul 11 2005 07:44 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Mon Jul 11 2005 08:28 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Terra	Mon Jul 11 2005 08:34 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Mon Jul 11 2005 08:42 PM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Terra	Wed Jul 13 2005 04:27 AM
Re: Saffir Simpson scale question	Lysis	Wed Jul 13 2005 09:37 AM

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