Individual discrete storms need help to reach the tornadogenesis threshold unless the environment is extremely top-tier (4/27 level).
This help comes from nudgers/mergers/boundaries/etc.
Individual discrete storms need help to reach the tornadogenesis threshold unless the environment is extremely top-tier (4/27 level).
This help comes from nudgers/mergers/boundaries/etc.
That was clearly the case today.
Strong tornadoes are not uncommon in southern Brazil/northern Argentina, but major (F3+) strikes on cities are very rare.
That was clearly the case today.
Strong tornadoes are not uncommon in southern Brazil/northern Argentina, but major (F3+) strikes on cities are very rare.
The setup was caused by a large, broad zonal trough. Zonal troughs tend to favor discrete-
The setup was caused by a large, broad zonal trough. Zonal troughs tend to favor discrete-
Commercial buildings have also been destroyed. It appears that the city took a direct hit.
This appears to be the worst SHEM single-city tornado strike since Muitos Capoes, BR (2005).
Commercial buildings have also been destroyed. It appears that the city took a direct hit.
This appears to be the worst SHEM single-city tornado strike since Muitos Capoes, BR (2005).