P2.9
A Global Climatology of Thunderstorm, Hail, and Tornado Days
Aiguo Dai, NCAR, Boulder, CO
Three-hourly synoptic reports from over 15,000 weather stations and a large number of marine platforms for 1976-1997 were analyzed to create a global seasonal and annual climatology for each of the following extreme weather phenomena: thunderstorms, hailstorms, and squalls/funnel clouds/tornados. The regional and seasonal variations will be discussed. The mean diurnal cycle of these extreme events will also be analyzed.
Poster Session 2, Summer Storms (Poster session)
Tuesday, 16 January 2001, 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
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