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The Occurrence Of A Tornado In Serbia On 31 March 2013
The Occurrence Of A Tornado In Serbia On 31 March 2013

Author(s): Andreja Stanković, Miroljub Zarić, Nada Pavlović Berdon
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Географски институт »Јован Цвијић« САНУ
Keywords: tornado; supercell; SRH; CAPE;

Summary/Abstract: Tornado occurs very rarely in the territory of Serbia. The occurrence of a tornado above Torda (Vojvodina, Serbia) on 31 March 2013 indicted the importance of monitoring such a dangerous weather phenomenon, knowing its characteristics and forecasting it. This paper analyzes the synoptic conditions and vertical structure of the atmosphere that prevailed during the development of a supercell with a tornado. Changes in temperature and air pressure are presented on mesoscale maps. The analysis was performed by using the Nonhydrostatic Mesoscale Model (NMM). The tornado occurrence was monitored via satellite images and radar characteristics of a supercell. The cause of tornadogenesis has been ascertained. According to the EF scale, the tornado reached F0 intensity. Damages to roofs, power lines, trees and cars caused by the wind (>35ms-1) are also presented.

  • Issue Year: 63/2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 321-334
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English