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What were the meteorologists predictions on the worcester mass tornado in 1953?
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Meteorologists knew that severe thunderstorms were possible and that some might produce tornadoes and so issued a severe thunderstorm watch. They did not include any mention of tornadoes in the forecast as they clung to the notion still prevalent at the time that forecasting tornadoes would start a panic. As a result the people were not warned of the Worcester tornado.
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What is the hurricane that hit Worcester?
For Worcester, Massachusetts: On September 21, 1938, Worcester, Massachusetts was hit by the brutal New England Hurricane of 1938. On June 9, 1953 an F4 tornado hit Worcester, killing 94 people, though it was not related in any way to hurricane activity. The hurricane, also known as the Yankee Clipper or Long Island Express, was the first major hurricane to strike New England since 1869. It made landfall on Long Island as a category 3. In 2012 Hurricane Sandy did more property damage in terms of dollars, but the 1938 storm is still listed as the second costliest storm to strike New England.
What states have never recorded an F5 or EF5 tornado?
No state in or west of the Rockies has ever recorded an F5 or EF5 tornado. These include Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Other states without recorded F5 or EF5 tornadoes are on the east coast including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts*, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia**, and Florida. *The Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of 1953 was officially an F4 but is believed by some to have been an F5. **One EF5 tornado in 2011 crossed into Georgia but was only an EF5 during its time in Alabama.
Name 5 of the most dangerous tornadoes?
Note that deciding how dangerous a tornado is is very subjective. That being said, some good candidates to be considered among the most dangerous include:The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This tornado, the deadliest in U.S. tore across sections of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people as it destroyed town after town. The tornado was extremely powerful, an F5, capable of causing extreme damage. It moved at an average speed of 62 mph, and sometimes as fast as 73 mph, leaving little time to take cover. Additionally, the tornado was accompanied by a low cloud bases that made it hard to recognize and was often hidden by rain. This meant that many people did not know it was coming.The Hackleburg, Alabama tornado of April 27, 2011. This tornado was rather similar to the Tri-State tornado. It was an extremely violent EF5 (equivalent to F5) and moved quickly. For much of its duration it was obscured from view by rain. This tornado also hit multiple towns, of which Hackleburg was the first. Even with a modern warning system in place, this tornado killed 72 people, making it the deadliest in Alabama history and the deadliest in the U.S. since 1955.The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953. This F5 tornado was somewhat different from the Tri-State and Hackleburg tornadoes in that it did not move particularly fast. However, it was still completely shrouded in rain so that the people of Waco had no idea it was coming. A large section of Waco was leveled and 114 people were killed.The Jarrell, Texas tornado of May 27, 1997. This tornado was likely one of the most violent ever recorded. Unlike the previously listed tornadoes, this one was highly visible and very slow moving. However, the section of the town that was hit hardest was completely obliterated with every house, tree, and blade of grass blown away. Of the 27 people in the neighborhood, 26 died. One other person was killed on a nearby farm.The Smithville, Mississippi tornado of April 27, 2011. Like the Hackleburg tornado, which was on the ground at the same time, this tornado was rated EF5 and moved very quickly. What is notable about this storm, however, is how quickly it developed, reaching EF5 intensity less than two minutes after touching down, just before entering the small town of Smithville. Multiple homes and the town church were completely obliterated. A total of 16 people died in Smithville, followed by another 7 in Shottsville, Alabama. Had this tornado hit a larger population center the death toll would certainly have been higher.The Udall, Kansas tornado of May 25, 1955. This F5 tornado struck the unsuspecting town of Udall at night, when many people were asleep. The entire southern end of town was swept away and 80 people were killed.
How many miles is 1953 meters?
1 mile = 1.609 km 1953 meters=1.21353794 miles
DNA found on what year?
In 1953
How did the worcester tornadoes get their name?
The Worcester Tornadoes are named after the F4 tornado that devastated Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953.
How many people where killed in a tornado that ripped in 1953?
In total 519 people were killed by tornadoes in 1953. 1953 is notable as it had 3 of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. They are: The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11 (114 dead) The Flint, Michigan tornado of June 8 (116 dead) and The Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9 (94 dead). If you are asking about a different tornado from 1953, please be more specific.
What was the worst tornado in the northeast region?
The worst tornado to strike the northeastern U.S. was the Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9, 1953. This storm devastated Worcester and nearby communities, killing 94 people and costing $440 million (in 2011 dollars), making it the 20th deadliest and 14th costliest tornado in U.S. History. While this tornado is documented as an F4 it likely reached F5 intensity.
Has Massachusetts had a tornado before June 2011?
Yes, in the years 1950-2010 the National Weather Service recorded 152 tornadoes. The worst was the tornado that struck Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953, killing 94 people. The tornado was officially rated F4 but may possibly have been an F5.
Name some of the tornadoes?
Tornadoes are not given names as hurricanes are, but are often referred to by where and when they hit. Some of the most infamous tornadoes include The Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011; the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999; The Wichita Falls, Texas tornado of April 10, 1979; and the Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9, 1953.
When was Worcester Technical High School - Maryland - created?
Worcester Technical High School - Maryland - was created in 1953.
How many people died in the Waco Texas tornado in 1953?
The Waco, Texas tornado of 1953 killed 114 people.
Category of storm is The Waco Tornado?
The Waco tornado of 1953 was an F5.
What year was the waco tornado?
The tornado that hit Waco, Texas struck in 1953.
How wide was the Waco tornado?
The Waco tornado of 1953 was about one third of a mile wide.
What was the dollar amount of damage of the waco tornado of 1953?
The cost of damage from the Waco tornado was $41 million in 1953 values, equivalent to $361 million today.
What category is the Waco tornado?
The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953 was rated F5.
