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By NANCY PARADIS
Published November 21, 2006
Q. Why does the National Weather Service investigate to determine if the devastation of severe weather was due to a tornado or some other phenomenon, such as a microburst or straight line wind? Why is the difference so significant? A. Comparing the weather damage on the ground what was seen on the radar during the storm helps forecasters improve their future warnings and refine their ability to make more accurate forecasts. It also satisfies natural human curiosity to know what really happened. Compiled from Times staff and wires. To submit a question, e-mail answers@tampabay.com or call (727) 893-8179, toll-free 1-800-333-7505, ex. 8179.
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