Poor Media Use of Weather Terminology

[John Farley]

This, from a CNN article this morning: "Guthrie said the state has tracked as many as 16 radar-confirmed tornadoes, with up to four of those being on the ground."

 

[Alvaro ivan]

This news from the January 4th, 2023 Fort Lauderdale EF0

 

[Alvaro ivan]

Another reason why the word "possible tornado" is getting overused by news outlet

 

[Jeff Duda]

This news from the January 4th, 2023 Fort Lauderdale EF0

I don't remember if I have posted this elsewhere, but this bit from comedian Dan Cummins is relevant:

Roughly the first 90 seconds.

 

[Alvaro ivan]

I don't remember if I have posted this elsewhere, but this bit from comedian Dan Cummins is relevant:

Roughly the first 90 seconds.

The video isn't available

 

[Jeff Duda]

The video isn't available

Well that sucks. I don't know why - it is available to me.

 

[Jamie H]

Worked for me. Quite funny too!

 

[Jeff Wright]

I think I know what inspired the movie THE LIGHTHOUSE:

Remembering the February 1-2, 1996 Winter Storm with a Series of Hilarious NWS Forecast Discussions : The Alabama Weather Blog

www.alabamawx.com

 

[Alvaro ivan]

I think this one was uploaded when the tornado has already been rated

 

[Alvaro ivan]

Tepis Bencana di Rancaekek Bukan Badai Tornado, BMKG: Itu Angin Puting Beliung! (Indonesian)
BMKG Says Raging Winds in Rancaekek Not Tornado (english translation)
This could be an international cortender.