Tornado Outbreak Analysis

The video discusses a significant tornado outbreak in the Great Plains and Midwest, highlighting the quiet weather in Central Georgia. Meteorologist Alex Pry provides details on the tornadoes that affected Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma, causing extensive damage. The dangers of nighttime tornadoes are emphasized, with visibility issues due to lightning. A total of 278 tornado warnings were issued, with several confirmed tornadoes causing EF3 damage.

What was the weather like in Central Georgia over the weekend?

• Snowy

• Quiet and calm

• Stormy with tornadoes

• Heavy rain

Which regions experienced a significant tornado outbreak over the weekend?

• The Great Plains and Midwest

• Central Georgia

• The West Coast

• The East Coast

What was notable about the tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa?

• They were the first tornadoes of the year

• They were accompanied by snow

• They were continuous from Friday to Sunday

• They were only visible during the day

Where was a tornado seen crossing over an interstate?

• Interstate 95

• Interstate 80

• Interstate 10

• Interstate 5

How wide was the wedge tornado near Harlan, Iowa described?

• A quarter mile wide

• Half a mile wide

• At least a mile wide

• Two miles wide

Which towns in Oklahoma were significantly affected by the tornado outbreak?

• Stillwater and Enid

• Norman and Lawton

• Sulphur and Marietta

• Tulsa and Edmond

What unusual effect did the tornado winds have in Norman, Oklahoma?

• Caused flooding

• Punctured insulation walls with tree branches

• Created a dust storm

• Melted snow

What made the tornado outbreak particularly dangerous?

• It was the first of the year

• It occurred during a holiday

• It was accompanied by a hurricane

• It continued into the nighttime hours

How many tornado warnings were issued by the National Weather Service over the weekend?

• 278

• 200

• 350

• 100

What level of damage did some of the tornadoes cause according to initial surveys?

• EF1

• EF4

• EF2

• EF3