Now you don’t have to wonder. The Peachtree City, Georgia NWS office has created a warning decision simulator called HotSeat, and it’s based on actual severe weather events. One of the scenarios included is the Woodward/Stratford tornado from November 2005.

The purpose of the simulation is for users to use their best judgement in issuing severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings based off of radar reflectivity, velocity, and in some scenarios vertically integrated liquid (VIL).

Points are scored based on warning lead time, verification, and weather type. Storms that do not verify will cost points.

Click here to visit the simulator!

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