Simon wrote:
Hi,

Just wondering if anyone knew of any links on the web that went into the
formation of tornadoes within hurricanes? For example the kinds of numbers
of them that occur, and how powerful they are when combined with the
windspeed of the hurricane itself. Are there any case studies of individual
tornadoes that have formed within hurricanes, or is the general damage
caused by the storm usually too great to be able to see a defined track?

Simon



An experienced observer can tell the difference between straight line
and tornadic wind damage. Some of the footage that came from New Orleans
post Katrina suggested to me that tornadoes had been at work namely
lines of devastation with areas of less devastation on either side. A
Cat 5 is a breeze compared to a T5!

Googling for tornadoes in hurricanes got me precious little. I'm sure
Harold Brooks could advect in at this point - and point you to
somewhere useful.... (:

Les

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