: Anticipating QLCS tornadogenesis for decision support: The three-ingredient method during the 1920 February 2017 south-central Texas tornadic QLCS event. Past Derby/Oaks/Thunder Weather All these terms fall under the more generic term Quasi-Linear Convective System (QLCS). Soc., 3A.5, https://ams.confex.com/ams/11aram22sls/techprogram/paper_81388.htm. Peak surface vortex intensity correlates with peak . Regional Weather Map Transient tornadoes also can occur in squall lines, especially in association with bow echoes. [2] This feature is commonly depicted in the warm season across the United States on surface analyses, as they lie within sharp surface troughs. In addition, the highest Vrot in the column usually was not at the lowest slice when the storms were close to radar. Spot Request Wea. Cohen, A., S. Cavallo, M. Coniglio, H. Brooks, and I. Jirak, 2017: Quasi-linear convective system are a common occurance in the spring and summer months and with them come the risk of them producing mesovorticies. The nature of the three-dimensional structure of the cyclone was conceptualized after the development of the upper air network during the 1940s.[1]. Precipitation cooled air from downdrafts usually outwardly just above the surface and lifts air into the updrafts unless gushing too far out and cutting off this inflow. on Severe Local Storms, Savannah, GA, Amer. on Severe Local Storms, St. Louis, MO, Amer. Eastward moving north/south oriented segments of the QLCS would be favorable for tornado potential, especially farther east with improving SBCAPE. For example, in Bangladesh and adjacent portions of India, a type of storm known as a "Nor'wester" may be a progressive derecho.[10]. Wea. } #Meteorology #dfwwx. J. Smaller cumulus or stratocumulus clouds, along with cirrus, and, sometimes, altocumulus or cirrocumulus, can be found ahead of the squall line. As stated earlier, the Type II tornadoes can be as strong as most of the Type I tornadoes (but generally not beyond F4/EF4 intensity). Godfrey, E., R. Trapp, and H. Brooks, 2004: A study of the pre-storm environment of tornadic quasi-linear convective systems. A jaw-dropping $10.2 billion (2011 USD) in damage was done. : A description of the Advanced Research WRF Model version 4. Thus I go with MCS. Mon. Severe Storms Meteor., 13 (2), https://ejssm.org/archives/2018/vol-13-2-2018/. The concept of a meteorological event known as the QLCS was first introduced by Weisman and Davis (1998) and the tornado climatology associated with QLCS was established by Trapp et al. What do you call it? This is where a tornado can form. Forecasting, 27, 11361154, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-11-00116.1. Wea. height: 4px; Tornadoes produced by quasi-linear convective systems (QLCSs) in low instability environments present distinctive challenges for forecasters. thesis, Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University. To me there isn't a choice here. Thompson, G., P. Field, R. Rasmussen, and W. Hall, 2008: Q.2W\+(cvb ` `M3;H>ZSj As a result, many have been missed. Soc., 142, https://ams.confex.com/ams/26SLS/webprogram/Paper212008.html. Rev., 134, 791806, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR3100.1. A linear trend of these type of tornadoes in March, as in many months, has been significantly upward. Detailed squall line and bow echo information is given below, including pre-storm environments, and WSR-88D radar reflectivity, velocity, and mesocyclone characteristics. Wea. There are many ideas about this too. Part II: Their genesis, Vortex structure and evolution within bow echoes. 1-Stop Severe Forecast High precipitation (HP) supercell characteristics sometimes can occur within organized, long-lived bowing line segments within serial squall lines. Part I: Single-Doppler and damage analysis of the 29 June 1998 derecho. 2022 American Meteorological Society. It was also a QLCS, and produced a handful of weaker tornadoes up near the Huntsville and Decatur areas. Parker, M., B. Borchardt, R. Miller, and C. Ziegler, 2020: As of Tuesday, this event produced 78 confirmed tornadoes compared with 77 in the previous event. Particularly strong straight-line winds can occur where the linear structure forms into the shape of a bow echo. Tragically, the record-breaking tornado killed six as it ripped across southern sections of Winterset, a town on the fringes of the Des Moines metro area. Rev., 145, 149180, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-16-0226.1. These are tornadoes that form very quickly with little warning. The second round came through around lunchtime. Parker, M., 2021: Part II: The relationship between the mesovortices and damaging straight-line winds. The configuration of the jet stream, in concert with high pressure near the East Coast, lifted warm and moist air north from the Gulf of Mexico. The convection then moves east and toward the equator into the warm sector, parallel to low-level thickness lines. Lin, 1999: Layer of dry, potentially cold air (or cold advection/backing winds) often present in mid-level downdraft entrainment area (3-7 km layer) which impinges on squall line from upstream side, thereby enhancing damaging wind potential. Wea. Deep-Sea Res., 17, 445454, https://doi.org/10.1016/0011-7471(70)90059-8. [+]. Electron. KY Mesonet, Latest Forecasts . All rights reserved. Investigation of near-storm environments for tornado events and warnings. Organized areas of thunderstorms activity reinforce pre-existing frontal zones, and they can outrun cold fronts. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Thats equal to the distance from Montgomery to Boston, Massachusetts. Rev., 134, 28132829, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR3216.1. The most recognized and well-known radar signature for tornadic supercells. [10], The traditional criteria that distinguish a derecho from a severe thunderstorm are sustained winds of 58 miles per hour (93km/h) during the storm as opposed to gusts, high or rapidly increasing forward speed, and geographic extent (typically 250 nautical miles (500km; 300mi) in length. A LEWP is a special configuration in a line of convective storms that indicates the presence of a low-pressure area and the possibility of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Atkins, N., J. Arnott, and R. Przybylinski, 2004: Part I. Stormwide hydrodynamic structure, Doppler radar observations of mesovortices within a cool-season tornadic squall line over the UK, Simulated supercells in nontornadic and tornadic VORTEX2 environments, Using near-ground storm relative helicity in supercell tornado forecasting, Evaluation of multiple planetary boundary layer parameterization schemes in southeast U.S. cold season severe thunderstorm environments, A significant tornado in a heterogeneous environment during VORTEX-SE, Doppler radar observations of horizontal shearing instability in quasi-linear convective systems, Radar climatology of tornadic and nontornadic vortices in high shear, low-CAPE environments in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. This study found that 23 of the 46 tornadoes exhibited the strongest Vrot in the first volume scan at or just prior to tornado formation. Soc., 142, Tornadogenesis in a simulated mesovortex within a mesoscale convective system, A climatology of fatal convective wind events by storm type, Climatology and ingredients of significant severe convection in high-shear, low-CAPE environments, The development of severe vortices within simulated high-shear, low-CAPE convection, Composite environments of severe and nonsevere high-shear, low-CAPE convective events. Radiative forcing by long-lived greenhouse gases: Calculations with the AER radiative transfer models. For information regarding reuse of this content and general copyright information, consult the AMS Copyright Policy (www.ametsoc.org/PUBSReuseLicenses). Local Climate Page An estimated 90% of the tornadoes we get here in the Carolinas are these. Radar and damage analysis of severe bow echoes observed during BAMEX. Non-supercell tornadoes. Upgrades to Doppler radar in the past 15 years have unlocked many mysteries and have aided in identifying these twisters. Vortex evolution along an organized, long-lived bow echo can be cyclic, i.e., the initial circulation develops and intensifies, propagates along the bow, and eventually weakens. Although these storms most commonly occur in North America, derechos occur elsewhere in the world. with the strongest cell in #DFW right near the intersection of the warm front, cold front, and occluded front. Wurman, J., and K. Kosiba, 2013: From everything I've ever heard, QLCS is a child of the NWS. Within squall line, a series of line echo wave patterns (LEWPs) and bow echoes often occur, resulting in damaging winds and possible transient tornadoes. Sci., 40, 359377, https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0469(1983)040<0359:ASOTTR>2.0.CO;2. There are many ideas about how this rotation begins. Early on March 31, a tornado killed two near Chipley, a town in the Florida Panhandle. One particularly noteworthy tornado devastated portions of Jacksboro, Tex., causing significant damage to the local high school; it was rated an EF-3. Horizontal dispersion of floatable particles in the vicinity of velocity singularities such as convergences, Self-organization and maintenance of simulated nocturnal convective systems from PECAN, Simulated evolution and severe wind production by the 2526 June 2015 nocturnal MCS from PECAN, The bow echo: Observations, numerical simulations, and severe weather detection methods, A theory for strong, long-lived squall lines. QLCS tornadoes are not the strongest or longest tracking, however any tornado is dangerous and these still the potential for major damage and to be life threatening. Part II: The relationship between the mesovortices and damaging straight-line winds, The dynamics of enstrophy transfer in two-dimensional hydrodynamics, The effect of mesoscale heterogeneity on the genesis and structure of mesovortices within quasi-linear convective systems, Radar and damage analysis of severe bow echoes observed during BAMEX. Wea. } Current Hazards And, since not all tornadoes come from supercells, what about tornadogenesis in non-supercell thunderstorms? Guess there are some differences. , San Antonio, TX, Amer. In these cases, strong circulations may be evident on radar a half hour or more before a tornado. Forecasting, 32, 18571884, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-16-0193.1. If the ambient shear is weak, the RIJ tends to descend and spread out along and behind the leading line, still with possible wind damage but less intense/shorter-lived than for stronger sheared MCSs. The cold air outflow leaves the trailing area of the squall line to the mid-level jet, which aids in downdraft processes. Most squall line tornadoes are relatively weak: F0 to F1. pic.twitter.com/GXICdpM3ou. The dynamics of enstrophy transfer in two-dimensional hydrodynamics. Sherburn, K., and M. Parker, 2019: A powerful EF-3 tornado struck the city of Springdale, Ark., resulting in significant predawn damage to an elementary school and sending seven people to the hospital. A theory for strong, long-lived squall lines. Organized bow echoes sometimes exhibit small-scale low ("L") and frontal structure. The third round begin in the middle of the afternoon and continue well into the evening hours. The faster the winds become, the faster the forward motion can be. margin: 0; J. Atmos. . Lee, B., and R. Wilhelmson, 1997: Soc., 6.5, https://ams.confex.com/ams/Sept2000/techprogram/paper_16490.htm. Severe squall lines typically bow out due to the formation of a stronger mesoscale high-pressure system (a mesohigh) within the convective area due to strong descending motion behind the squall line, and could come in the form of a downburst. This March, a persistent pattern favorable for an overlap of instability and shear sparked several rounds of tornadic thunderstorms. Sci., 72, 19631986, https://doi.org/10.1175/JAS-D-14-0209.1. The above graphic tells you what you need to know about a QLCS tornado. Some bow echoes can grow to become derechos as they move swiftly across a large area. The leading area of a squall line is composed primarily of multiple updrafts, or singular regions of an updraft, rising from ground level to the highest extensions of the troposphere, condensing water and building a dark, ominous cloud to one with a noticeable overshooting top and anvil (thanks to synoptic scale winds). 1, The influence of lifting condensation level on low-level outflow and rotation in simulated supercell thunderstorms, The early evening transition in southeastern U.S. tornado environments, A benchmark simulation for moist nonhydrostatic numerical models, Sensitivity of a simulated squall line to horizontal resolution and parameterization of microphysics, A severe frontal rainband. Well it definitely is cool to impress the ladies with. Composite environments of severe and nonsevere high-shear, low-CAPE convective events. Xu, X., M. Xue, and Y. Wang, 2015: El Nino and La Nina They are better known and referenced as spin-up tornadoes. Clark, M., 2011: A severe frontal rainband. Part I: Storm classification and climatology, Finescale assessment of mobile home tornado vulnerability in the central and Southeast United States, Explicit forecasts of winter precipitation using an improved bulk microphysics scheme. One particularly well-organized supercell spawned an intense tornado just south of Des Moines, which tracked nearly 70 miles through central Iowa. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - April 27, 2011, will forever be implanted in the memories of Alabamians for all the wrong reasons. Evansville The primary difference from RM tornado environments is the lack events across the high Plains, other than the small area of QLCS tornado events with relatively high LCLs Interestingly, the distribution of 06-km BWD with QLCS tornadoes (Fig. They 'spin up' with a line of storms often called a squall line.. NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory Certainly not unprecedented. Low-level mesovortices within squall lines and bow echoes. There was another QLCS tornado earlier in the event in which the NTDA showed quick and substantial increase in probabilities - 39% @ 410Z, 43% @ 412Z, 67% @ 413Z, 59% @ 415Z. This wave featured numerous supercells that produced strong to violent and deadly long-track tornadoes. Fluid Mech., 19, 369402, https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.fl.19.010187.002101. Williams, B., J. Allen, and J. Zeitler, 2018: Anticipating QLCS tornadogenesis for decision support: The three-ingredient method during the 1920 February 2017 south-central Texas tornadic QLCS event. It was this round that brought the most devastation across the state. 20th Conf. For a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed, see, Line of thunderstorms along or ahead of a cold front. Schenkman, A., M. Xue, and A. Shapiro, 2012: Finally, another example of a QLCS with Type II tornadoes is shown in Fig. The first came early in the morning in the form of a quasi-linear convective system (QLCS). Please try another search. Let this sink in: Marshall County was hit by 15 different tornadoes. Bow echo mesovortices. examining radar reflectivity images for every tornado event recorded during 1998-2000 in the contiguous United States. Fort Knox Dynamics of tornadic thunderstorms. Strong vortices frequently have sustained, superposed surface vorticity and near-ground updrafts for several minutes. Here's a look at the futurecast at 2pm tomorrow & the significant tornado parameter. Grumm, R., and M. Glazewski, 2004: Thunderstorm types associated with the broken-S radar signature. These tornadoes, however, tend to be weaker and shorter-lived on average than those associated with supercell thunderstorms. Rear inflow notches (RINs)/weak echo channels (WECs) frequently are noted behind the leading intense convection, which usually are co-located with local enhancements in the rear inflow jet (RIJ). 4. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The strongest low-level shear will generally extend from TN northward with effective SRH in excess of 300 m2/s2. The tornado tore a 132-mile path of destruction, killing 72. The circulation may be wrapped within precipitation. Forecasting, 36, 14311452, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-20-0191.1. Please Contact Us. JavaScript is disabled. Forecasting, 32, 763779, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-16-0141.1. Wilmington, Current Conditions Coffer, B., M. Parker, R. Thompson, B. Smith, and R. Jewell, 2019: Peak surface vortex intensity correlates with peak vortex depth, peak surface wind speed, and vortex pathlength. Part I: Single-Doppler and damage analysis of the 29 June 1998 derecho, Mesoscale weather prediction with the RUC hybrid isentropicterrain-following coordinate model. Mon. However, sometimes the strong winds take over. Wea. 24th Conf. Wea. - In our study we found that QLCS tornadoes (F0 - F2 damage) were correlated with mesovortex cores 2 and 3 in one case, core 3 in a second case and mesovortex cores 2, 3 and 4 in two other cases. Further the mesoscale development of RIJs can add to the production of shear-induced mesovortices that form along the QLCS. Polar front theory was developed by Jacob Bjerknes, derived from a dense network of observation sites in Scandinavia during World War I. J. Atmos. The tornadoes that tore across Alabama alone carved a total path length of about 1,200 miles. The resultant mesoscale convective system (MCS) forms at the point of the upper level split in the wind pattern in the area of best low-level inflow. At the end of the day, it only takes one, long-track violent tornado to surpass the consequences of dozens, if not a hundred, weak tornadoes, Ashley wrote. [3] Well behind mature squall lines, a wake low can develop on the back edge of the rain shield,[4] which can lead to a heat burst due to the warming up of the descending air mass which is no longer being rain-cooled.[5]. An intense blast of jet stream winds crashed into a narrow tongue of warm, unstable air over south-central Iowa on March 5, leading to the development of a handful of rotating thunderstorms called supercells. US Dept of Commerce Texas tornado totals teens truck; Chevrolet gives him a new one, Omg just going thru my video. RELATED: EF-1 tornado confirmed by NWS in Oconee County, South Carolina, RELATED: A third tornado confirmed from Saturday evening's storms. April 9, 2022. This can result in a series/family of transient tornadoes. Two key ingredients came together to boost the months tornado activity. , Nashville, TN, Amer. Heres how all 62 Alabama tornadoes break down on the EF scale: A total of 348 fatalities occurred across multiple states, including 253 in Alabama. On the back edge of the rainband associated with mature squall lines, a wake low can be present, on very rare occasions associated with a heat burst. Storm chaser intercepts QLCS TORNADO west of Monroe, Louisiana Reed Timmer 646K subscribers Join Subscribe 2.5K Share Save 131K views 7 months ago Tornado forms in squall line west of Monroe. There is an increase in sprawl as well as vulnerable housing (mobile and manufactured homes). J. Atmos. 120 David L. Boren Blvd. Damaging tornado events in the South during early spring have been common throughout history. Lyza, A., A. Clayton, K. Knupp, E. Lenning, M. Friedlein, R. Castro, and E. Bentley, 2017: The term/concept has caught on: I'm glad to finally be finding out this information. A squall line over 1,000mi (1,600km) long across the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern U.S. on 30 January 2013 (radar coverage is from ground radars, so middle image does not cover the portion over the Gulf). Fort Campbell Subtle weak echo regions (WERs) may be present on the leading edge of the reflectivity gradient marking the location of significant storm-relative inflow and the updraft zone. The strongest part of the squall-line is located along the axis of the low-level jet just east of the Mississippi River in western Illinois. Climatology and ingredients of significant severe convection in high-shear, low-CAPE environments. A "bow echo" or "bowing line segment" is an arched/bowed out line of thunderstorms, sometimes embedded within a squall line. The storm lost its gale force winds soon after but still caused some tornadoes. Klemp, J., and R. Rotunno, 1983: As stated earlier, the Type II tornadoes can be as strong as most of the Type I tornadoes (but generally not beyond F4/EF4 intensity). An integrated three-dimensional objective analysis scheme in use at the Storm Prediction Center. I CANNOT believe they drove away like that. Those 348 fatalities were the most in a tornado event since April 5-6, 1936. Systems with elevated RIJs tend to be long-lived with rapid multicell growth along the leading edge of the system. on Severe Local Storms, Hyannis, MA, Amer. See images above. Sci., 75, 731753, https://doi.org/10.1175/JAS-D-17-0174.1. Although weak vortices lack this superposition, they often exhibit impressive midlevel vorticity and midlevel updrafts. Aviation Convective modes for significant severe thunderstorms in the contiguous United States. Rev., 147, 107134, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-18-0221.1. A climatology of fatal convective wind events by storm type. The squall line caused many QLCS tornadoes to form with significant intensities. Wea. Example video title will go here for this video. (2005). This theory proposed that the main inflow into a cyclone was concentrated along two lines of convergence, one ahead of the low and another trailing behind the low. This "hook-like" feature occurs when the strong counter-clockwise winds circling the mesocyclone (rotating updraft) are strong enough to wrap precipitation around the rain-free updraft area of the storm. 1-Stop Drought background: #ddd; J. Atmos. Tornado History King, and G. Lackmann, 2016: Weiss, J., 1991: Yet another round of powerful severe thunderstorms popped up late March 29 before ripping across the Mid-South on the 30th. The climatology, convective mode, and mesoscale environment of cool season severe thunderstorms in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, 19952006. Finescale radar observations of tornado and mesocyclone structures. Fire Weather Dean, 2008: The climatology, convective mode, and mesoscale environment of cool season severe thunderstorms in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, 19952006. This intense line of storms produced widespread damaging winds and numerous tornadoes, including multiple strong (EF2+) ones. Nevertheless, the swarms of twisters and related losses to life and property reveal an increasing vulnerability to these storms, particularly in the southern United States. Rev., 148, 50155040, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-20-0136.1. 2 0 obj Wakimoto, R., and J. Wilson, 1989: Part I: Storm classification and climatology. Bryan, G., and H. Morrison, 2012: opacity: 1; 1 0 obj Of those, at least 2,092 were in our state. Wind shear is an important aspect of a squall line. M.S. 2022 generated most March tornadoes on record in U.S. Bradley Beal hits season high as Wizards fight to the finish in Atlanta, For Ovechkin in winter, a deadline sell-off makes sense this spring, Commanders cut Carson Wentz and Bobby McCain, clearing cap space, increasing in the South while decreasing in the Plains. This is a type of squall line. Another strong tornado that evening was responsible for a fatality in Grayson County, north of Dallas. Klemp, J., 1987: Further the mesoscale development of RIJs can add to the production of shear-induced mesovortices that form along the QLCS. Wea. One in fact could argue that a "perfectly linear" system would not produce a Type II tornado, since each of the above features/events result in some kind of irregularity in the line. Louisville, KY6201 Theiler LaneLouisville, KY 40229-1476502-969-8842Comments? Thats unheard of. Trapp, R., and M. Weisman, 2003: [+] Nearly 20% of all tornadoes are associated with lines of strong thunderstorms called "quasi-linear convective systems" (QLCS). A squall line, or more accurately a quasi-linear convective system (QLCS), is a line of thunderstorms, often forming along or ahead of a cold front. Meteor. The profiles near strong vortices have more low-level CAPE, steeper lapse rates, and stronger deep-layer vertical wind shear. The strongest U.S. tornadoes tend to develop on the south sides of supercell thunderstorms. The long . 1. Meteor. QLCS events are more commonly associated with widespread wind damage, wind speeds can reach. 1-Stop Winter Forecast thesis, Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Carolina. While a high number, the 34 strong tornadoes, rated EF-2 or higher, ranked seventh highest for March and were in the general company of recent years such as 2012, 2006 and 2007. This study analyzes a population of 56 vortices (all cyclonic) in a full-physics, case study simulation to examine vortex characteristics and their relationships to the pre-line environment. Football Weather, Local Information There was a tendency for low pressure to develop over the central United States repeatedly. There is a fair amount of literature out there on this, including research by Jeff Trapp (academia) and Ron Przybylinski (NWS expert that works with academia), as previously shared and which I recommend reading. Wea. This didn't really provide much lead time as I was a little late on the Tornado . Wea. Because of the Coriolis force, the northern end may evolve further, creating a "comma shaped" wake low, or may continue in a squall-like pattern. What are other circulation sources for tornadoes? Simulated evolution and severe wind production by the 2526 June 2015 nocturnal MCS from PECAN. CAPE values vary from less than 500 J/kg to over 2000 J/kg. These can also form along an MCS, which is like a mini cold front. .ajtmh_container { 21 170) of tornado county segments received a mode classification. But higher up, at 5000 feet above the same location, the winds are blowing from the southeast at 25 mph! Beyond Open CLT has tips to improve your application in round 2, Beyond Open CLT pledges improved communication ahead of round 2 of grant program, Do this to improve your small businesses' chance of securing a Beyond Open CLT grant in round 2, Very warm and rain-free for the first day of March, Weather is 95% favorable for a liftoff tonight, but teams are keeping an eye on weather along Dragons ascent corridor, EF-1 tornado confirmed by NWS in Oconee County, South Carolina, A third tornado confirmed from Saturday evening's storms. Wheatley, D., R. Trapp, and N. Atkins, 2006: When there are bows along the line, it can cause 'kinks' in the the line making it appear squiggly (a more fun and less technical term). Major Weather Events and Impacts of 2017, Austin, TX, Amer. Finescale assessment of mobile home tornado vulnerability in the central and Southeast United States. Wea. The rotation tracks from April 27, 2011, courtesy of the NWS in Birmingham and Mobile. Another round of intense tornadic activity slammed eastern Texas on March 21, as supercells impacted the sprawling metro area of Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio. Once the updraft is rotating and being fed by warm, moist air flowing in at ground level, a tornado can form. Characteristics of tornado events and warnings in the southeastern United States. <> A powerful EF-3 tornado struck the city of Springdale, Ark., resulting in significant predawn damage to an elementary school and sending seven people to the hospital. Norman, OK 73072 Wind fields stronger than in warm season bow echo events. USA Wea. The 2011 Super Outbreak spanned four days and impacted 26 states. Spotter Training Wea. Iacono, M., J. Delamere, E. Mlawer, M. Shephard, S. Clough, and W. Collins, 2008: Because of the chaotic nature of updrafts and downdrafts, pressure perturbations are important. A twister in Elgin, near Austin, was captured flipping a truck that then drives away, seemingly unscathed in a video that went viral on Twitter. The low-level jet is creating favorable conditions for QLCS tornadoes along the leading edge of the squall-line. Submit a Storm Report .item01 { Atkins, N., and M. S. 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