06-13-2007, 06:28 AM
I realized as I typed that by using the word "protect" it would cause a discussion. How about the word "Deflect" instead?
I dont think the air currents effect has been studied as much as hurricanes in the Gulf. When I search on the internet, not much is found specifically referring to effect on MK & ML on hurricanes. But the question was posed to me - why isnt there tornadoes in the Rockies?
If you spend some time looking at the upper air level maps (ok, we have a weather geek here at my house!), you can see the effect that MK & ML have on the upper air speed, direction, high and low pressure. Wind speeds and direction tends to "break" slightly above or slightly below the mountains. Typically, we dont have enough "ground heating" versus cold air to fuel a hurricane on the East Side. With trade winds blowing from the NE and the
Same as how they dissapate coming on land except in FL... where they come across and can regain strength.
Rob, I would be really interested in what they mention about upper air levels and the currents.
I dont think the air currents effect has been studied as much as hurricanes in the Gulf. When I search on the internet, not much is found specifically referring to effect on MK & ML on hurricanes. But the question was posed to me - why isnt there tornadoes in the Rockies?
If you spend some time looking at the upper air level maps (ok, we have a weather geek here at my house!), you can see the effect that MK & ML have on the upper air speed, direction, high and low pressure. Wind speeds and direction tends to "break" slightly above or slightly below the mountains. Typically, we dont have enough "ground heating" versus cold air to fuel a hurricane on the East Side. With trade winds blowing from the NE and the
Same as how they dissapate coming on land except in FL... where they come across and can regain strength.
Rob, I would be really interested in what they mention about upper air levels and the currents.