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What is my torcon?
TORCON stands for Tornado Condition Index. For example, a TORCON of 2 would indicate a low chance (20%) of tornadoes, while a TORCON of 8 implies a high probability of tornadic activity (80% chance).
What is torcon value?
The Weather Channel has been providing its Tornado Condition Index, or TORCON, to the public for over a decade. It is a 1-10 threat scale… the greater the number, the greater the threat for tornadoes.
What is the highest torcon level?
Severe Weather Expert, Dr. Greg Forbes developed the TOR:CON index to estimate the risk of a tornado on a given day or night near your area. The TOR:CON index ranges from 0 to 10. Multiply the value by 10 to get your percentage chance of a tornado within 50 miles of a location.
Did Dr Forbes retire from the Weather Channel?
On July 6, 2018, Dr. Greg Forbes announced that he would be retiring from The Weather Channel, but will be back during the spring “in limited capacity”.
What does a torcon of 7 mean?
The TORCON is up to 7 for north Alabama, which means there is a 70% chance of a tornado within 50 miles of any location in the indicated area. Potentially damaging straight-line winds and hail are also possible through the afternoon and evening. #
Is Dr Greg Forbes still alive?
Forbes is 70 years old as of 2020. He was born on August 22, 1950, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.
What does a torcon 7 mean?
In December 2016, Erika headed to work with The Weather Channel in the Greater Atlanta area as an on-camera meteorologist. After two years at The Weather Channel, she had her last day on Dec 31, 2018. Thereafter Erika headed to work for NASA.
Where are the tornado watches and warnings released from?
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center
Watches are issued by the NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC), and warnings are issued by local offices of the National Weather Service (NWS).
Is Dr Greg Forbes married?
Greg Forbes Wife. Forbes is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.