Tag: Patrick McCarthy

Minding the Weather – How Expert Forecasters Think

Written on January 5, 2024.

– Review by Patrick McCarthy – Figure 1. Meteorological Service of Canada weather office forecast desk. Photo by the author (Patrick McCarthy) Mission-critical systems often rely on technology...

Tornadoes on the Canadian Prairies: 1826-1939 — Part 2, Project Results

Written on January 17, 2023.

-By Patrick McCarthy and Jay Anderson- Abstract Kendrew and Currie (1955) commented on prairie tornadoes in their 1955 publication The Climate of Central Canada: “…they probably occur in Alberta and...

Tornadoes on the Canadian Prairies: 1826-1939 — Part 1, Project Overview

Written on January 17, 2023.

-By Patrick McCarthy and Jay Anderson- Abstract Our project was to develop the most comprehensive and accurate database of Canadian prairie tornadoes. We have completed the period from 1826 to 1939....

Proposed Nomenclature for Fire-induced Vortices

Written on September 23, 2020.

– By Patrick McCarthy and Leanne Cormier – Extreme fire behaviour can manifest itself in many ways, violent tornado-like vortices being one example. On April 19, 2000, a large out-of-control...