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Damage Survey and Radar Analysis of the Ft. Worth and Arlington, TX Tornadoes on 28 March 2000
Timothy P. Marshall, Haag Engineering Co., Dallas, TX; and M. Foster
On 28 March 2000 a cluster of severe thunderstorms moved east-southeast through Fort Worth and Arlington, TX spawning two F-3 tornadoes. One of the tornadoes struck downtown Fort Worth resulting in high economic losses due in part to the glass facades utilized on many high rises. A damage survey revealed significant construction deficiencies in single-family dwellings as well as engineered structures. Radar analysis of this event showed rapid evolution of the tornadic mesocyclone (between volume scans) as well as complex storm interaction from merging cells making warning of this event difficult. We will present the results of our damage survey and radar analysis of this event.
Session 6, Damage Assessment and Wind Speeds
Tuesday, 13 August 2002, 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
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