may 31, 1985 moshannon forest tornado by henry margusity sr. meteorologist accuweather.com
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May 31, 1985May 31, 1985Moshannon Forest TornadoMoshannon Forest Tornado
By By Henry MargusityHenry MargusitySr. MeteorologistSr. Meteorologist
AccuWeather.comAccuWeather.com
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Newspaper HeadlinesNewspaper Headlines
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Paths of the TornadoesPaths of the Tornadoes
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Tracks Across PATracks Across PA
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After 1985 TracksAfter 1985 Tracks
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PA F0 TornadosPA F0 Tornados
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PA F1 TornadoesPA F1 Tornadoes
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PA F2 TornadoesPA F2 Tornadoes
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PA F3 TornadoesPA F3 Tornadoes
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PA F4 TornadoesPA F4 Tornadoes
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PA F5 TornadoesPA F5 Tornadoes
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Prior to the EventPrior to the Event
AccuWeather.com “Swarm of Tornadoes”AccuWeather.com “Swarm of Tornadoes”
Storms Forecast Center. Moderate Risk Storms Forecast Center. Moderate Risk Prior..Downgraded to Slight that Day.Prior..Downgraded to Slight that Day.
TV/Radio Stations OH and PA. Severe TV/Radio Stations OH and PA. Severe Weather Including Tornadoes. Weather Including Tornadoes.
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Facts of the Moshannon TornadoFacts of the Moshannon Tornado
Longest Path at 69 milesLongest Path at 69 miles
Almost 2 miles wide in placesAlmost 2 miles wide in places
EF4 Tornado with winds 200-250 mphEF4 Tornado with winds 200-250 mph
Went over 1500-2000 Ft MountainsWent over 1500-2000 Ft Mountains
Most of the Damage in the ForestMost of the Damage in the Forest
Started at 7:35 pm. Ended at 9:00 pm.Started at 7:35 pm. Ended at 9:00 pm.
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Tornado ComparisonTornado Comparison
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EF Tornado ScaleEF Tornado Scale
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Tornado Swath Seen on Google Tornado Swath Seen on Google Earth as Late 2005Earth as Late 2005
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Tree Stripped of BarkTree Stripped of Bark
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Trees FlattenTrees Flatten
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Surface MapSurface Map
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850 mb Level Morning of 31st850 mb Level Morning of 31st
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700mb Level Morning of 31st700mb Level Morning of 31st
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500 mb Level Eve May 31st500 mb Level Eve May 31st
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300 mb level Eve May 31st300 mb level Eve May 31st
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Morning Dayton SoundingMorning Dayton Sounding
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1:00 pm Satellite Image1:00 pm Satellite Image
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1:54 pm Satellite Image1:54 pm Satellite Image
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4:00 pm Satellite Image4:00 pm Satellite Image
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6:30 pm Satellite Image6:30 pm Satellite Image
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7:30 pm Satellite Image7:30 pm Satellite Image
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Radar from PittsburghRadar from Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh RadarPittsburgh Radar
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Pittsburgh RadarPittsburgh Radar
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Erie Radar at 6:37 pmErie Radar at 6:37 pm
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Radar 7:45 pmRadar 7:45 pm
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Radar on Google EarthRadar on Google Earth
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Radar TechnologyRadar Technology
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3D Radar Views3D Radar Views
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Tornado TrackingTornado Tracking
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Simulated RadarSimulated Radar
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The EndThe End
Thank YouThank You
Questions?Questions?
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Tornado Tracks in PATornado Tracks in PA
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Radar TodayRadar Today
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