What...Tornado:
Is it rotating ? If not, it's a rain shaft.
Is it in contact with the ground ? If Not, it's a Funnel Cloud.
Is there on going damaging ?
When....Now ? Past ? Beginning ?
Where... Location ?
What.....Funnel Cloud: Is it rotating ?
Is it in contact with the ground ? If so, it's a Tornado.
When....Now? Past? Just Beginning ?
Where... Location ?
When.....Now ? Just Beginning ?
How long observed ?
Is it rotating ?
Where... Location ?
What......Damage...What type and kind of severe wind damage ?
Use the Beaufort Wind Speed Chart
When.....Now ? Past ? Just Beginning ?
Where.... Location ?
General Examples of Severe Wind Damage...
...Power lines blown down...Windows broken by wind...Permanent signs blown down
...Radio tower/large antenna blown down...Mobile home damaged...Large roof area damaged
...Structure damage to buildings by winds...More than one large tree blown over
When.....Now - on going event ?
Where.... Location ?
What Size...How Large...Pea..............1/4 inch. Golf ball.......1 inch
Dime............3/4 inch. Baseball.......2 1/4 inch.
Nickel...........7/8 inch. Softball.........3 to 3 inch
Quarter........ 1 inch.
And if in Western and Northern Texas...cantaloupe...basketball
What..... How Deep ? How Extensive ? Are the animals walking two by two ????
Is there a immediate threat to persons or property ?
When....On Going ? Just Beginning ?
Where... Location ?
When............Now ? Just Beginning ?
Is it so heavy, you can't drive ?
Where........... Location ?
How Much.....At a rate of 2 inches per hour ?