Meteorologists use very sophisticated tools nowadays
Radar is often used to predict severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. This
technology was developed during World War II and uses radio waves to find clouds
and storms. Examples of radar image maps are published by Intellicast.
Satellites are manmade machines that orbit the earth and help us
forecast weather by recording images and measurements of conditions in our
atmosphere and on earth. Examples of weather satellite imagery are published by Intellicast.
Computers are used to create models of the atmosphere and process information
in order to make weather predictions.
Can we predict severe weather?
By analyzing information from all over the world using sophisticated
technology meteorologists map global weather patterns. Computer models are
effective tools in forecasting severe snow storms and hurricanes. Tornadoes and
severe thunderstorms are more difficult to forecast. Dangerous weather
conditions often develop rapidly.