Tornado emergency
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002828
An exceedingly rare tornado warning issued when there is a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage from an imminent or ongoing tornado. This tornado warning is reserved for situations when a reliable source confirms a tornado, or there is clear radar evidence of the existence of a damaging tornado, such as the observation of debris.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002828 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Tornado emergency",
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"term_source": "Tornado Emergency",
"definition": "An exceedingly rare tornado warning issued when there is a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage from an imminent or ongoing tornado. This tornado warning is reserved for situations when a reliable source confirms a tornado, or there is clear radar evidence of the existence of a damaging tornado, such as the observation of debris.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tornado-emergency/"
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