Rob Nevis wrote:
"Redshift" wrote in message
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On http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/w...ds/4725279.stm

at the bottom there is a feedback section entitled

"Have you been affected by the Mini-tornado? Send us your experiences
using the form below."

Perhaps an opportunity to feedback how you are affected by the *use* of
the term "mini-tornado"?


Firstly for the BBC there is no such thing as a mini-tornado, wonder if the
people who saw it and were injured are calling it MINI.

Secondly to the BBC they report the storm was SUDDEN, god sake a TORNADO is
not a sudden thing they spawn if the conditions are correct such as today.

It is about time this countries Weather people start issuing watches and
warnings of potential Tornadic situations.

They've changed the wording to tornado only after pointing out to them
that it was at least an F2-F3 / T7. Also "lightening"!

Les


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Les Crossan,
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