Oct 7, 2008 · The PDS/tornado emergency watch/warning track record has been abysmal post-Greensburg. I am surprised those aren't just nixed altogether by the higher-ups (go back to just …

Mar 11, 2009 · The forecasters were discussing issuing a "Tornado Emergency" for the small town of Clinton, AR because there was a confirmed storm on the ground and a debris signature on the radar …

Mar 1, 2004 · At the NWS partners meeting last week, it was announced that there is potential for putting a TE into the NWS directives... Proposed changes to 10-511: In exceedingly rare situations, …

Mar 2, 2021 · The PDS/tornado emergency watch/warning track record has been abysmal post-Greensburg. I am surprised those aren't just nixed altogether by the higher-ups (go back to just …

May 31, 2004 · The tornado emergency wording can be added at any time to a tornado warning or an SVS. The wording of those products is at the discretion of the warning forecaster, and should reliably …

Dec 10, 2003 · The rarely used "Tornado Emergency" text has proven it's value as it has saved lives and has a level of urgency unparalelled in the history of weather warnings. This terminology was …

Apr 18, 2006 · Tornado emergencies are often touted as a very dangerous situation but I'm aware of tornado emergencies that have been issued for landspouts, weak tornadoes, and even for tornadoes …

May 31, 2004 · I have a few questions on how they issue PDS tornado watches and tornado emergencies. Like for instance, take our first two tornadoes to be rated EF5 on the new EF-scale …

Apr 18, 2006 · Maybe no "high wind emergency" is actually needed, but public awareness of the difference between and the specific dangers of t- and st - warnings, t-emergencies, wind advisories, …

Apr 16, 2012 · What is the point of issuing a tornado emergency in a severe weather statement? If we are going to encourage people to use NOAA Weather Radios or receive alerts for tornado warnings …