Weather Trivia

[Bob Hartig]

I thought it would be fun to introduce a little game that would allow readers to test and improve their weather knowledge.

The concept is simple and familiar: A question is asked, people respond, and the first person to answer correctly (as determined by the person who asked the question) asks the next question.

The questions can range all across the field of weather, but while the answers can be challenging, they should be accessible to the average, well-informed forum reader.

Got it? Okay, I'll start:

The Brits have a meteorological term that describes both a funnel cloud and a tornado.We don't use it here that I'm aware. What is it?

 

[Alex Heimberger]

What is Schlauch?

 

[Bob Hartig]

Schlauch? That's a new one on me! Nope, that isn't it.
I'll be back this evening to check on more responses. If no one has gotten it by then, I'll toss out a clue.

 

[Danny Vinson]

I'm not sure of this one....but I have always liked their warning definitions: YELLOW= Be Aware ORANGE= Be Prepared and Red= Take ACTION. lol

It's not fun if you Google it, so I am interested in the answer!

 

[Bob Hartig]

Here's a clue: a brass musical instrument.

 

[StephenHenry]

This is a guess, but "tuba" vaguely seems familiar. If it is true, I preemptively call the "Tuba Cruiser" as my car name.

 

[Bob Hartig]

Ding, ding, ding! You win the Daily Double, Stephen. Tuba is the correct answer. Your turn to come up with a question.

 

[StephenHenry]

Oh jeez that's right I have to come up with a new question.

What is the earliest recorded occurrence of the phenomenon pictured below?

 

[Michael Gavan]

What is Pilot Ridge?

 

[StephenHenry]

@Michael Gavan , you are definitely on the right track, but there is an earlier example.

 

[StephenHenry]

Clue: As with the first question, think British.

 

[Michael Gavan]

Ahhh. OK I was stuck on the US.... Am I allowed to guess again? because I suspect I know the answer now.

 

[StephenHenry]

I say go for it.

 

[Michael Gavan]

London Bridge 1091?...Had to look up the year. Happens to be their first recorded tornado, so I don't think we can go older than that!

 

[StephenHenry]

That is correct! I had never heard about this incident until recently. London Tornado of 1091