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A statistical analysis of the association between tropical cyclone intensity change and tornado frequency

Tropical cyclones often produce tornadoes that have the potential to compound the injury and fatality counts and the economic losses associated with tropical cyclones. These tornadoes do not occur uniformly through time or across space. Multiple statistical methods were used in this study to analyze...

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Published in:Theoretical and applied climatology 2016-07, Vol.125 (1-2), p.149-159
Main Author: Moore, Todd W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Tropical cyclones often produce tornadoes that have the potential to compound the injury and fatality counts and the economic losses associated with tropical cyclones. These tornadoes do not occur uniformly through time or across space. Multiple statistical methods were used in this study to analyze the association between tropical cyclone intensity change and tornado frequency. Results indicate that there is an association between the two and that tropical cyclones tend to produce more tornadoes when they are weakening, but the association is weak. Tropical cyclones can also produce a substantial number of tornadoes when they are relatively stable or strengthening.
ISSN:0177-798X
1434-4483
DOI:10.1007/s00704-015-1501-3