GOES Satellite View of April 27-28, 2011 Severe Storms (.Mov Version)
Geostationary satellite animation showing the historic April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak. Wedge shape configuration at the southern end of the thunderstorm area attests to strong spreading of upper level winds (divergence), a key severe storm ingredient.
Credit: NOAA-NASA GOES Project
Copyright: NOAA-NASA GOES Project
Published by H. Michael Mogil
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