Not everything is tornado damage. Understanding straight-line winds [Ep. 461]

Published: Aug. 10, 2023, 2:21 p.m.

\nMonday's severe weather event caused storm damage in hundreds of places, but why was most of the damage not from tornadoes? It's typical that significant storm damage is associated with tornadoes, but in this case, straight-line winds from thunderstorms caused the damage. WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich explains the difference between tornadoes and straight-line winds. \n\n MERCH: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolinaWeatherGroup/store\n LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip\n\ufe0f SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather\n SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup\n VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com\n\nThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.\n\n