KGS MESSAGE OF THE DAY
2/27/2001
Matt Gilmore, National
Severe Storms Laboratory, Ph.D. Research Meteorologist
Precipitation:
The hazardous weather threat today appears to be
greatest in the Lone Star State. The greatest rainfall in the
United
States (US) will occur in Northeast Texas with upwards
of 2 inches possible. Flooding may occur. Freezing rain
may also be possible in the Texas panhandle while severe hail (greater
than 3/4 inch in diameter) and severe damaging winds (in excess of 58 miles
per hour) will be possible with storms occurring in South Central Texas.
Greatest snowfall will occur over Nebraska and Kansas.
Temperature:
The temperature will be below normal across much of the northern tier
and midwestern US and above normal in south Texas.
Question: Explain the difference between freezing rain, snow,
and hail. Which of these do you think would fall through the air faster?
Which of these are most dangerous to people traveling by cars and airplanes?
2/27/2001