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15. The NEXRAD radar located at Eglin AFB has recorded a wind velocity profile of Hurricane Opal at 9510041647. The Escambia County Emergency Management Team is interested in the greatest wind speed in their county. Determine the greatest wind speed (+ and/or -) in Escambia County and the area affected by that speed.

• 15a. The greatest wind speed is _______________.

• 15b. The area in Escambia county affected by this speed is_______________.

16. The NEXRAD radar located at Eglin AFB also recorded the precipitation profile of Hurricane Opal at 9510041647. The Escambia County Emergency Management Team is interested in the area of greatest precipitation. Determine the area of greatest reflectivity in Escambia County.

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17. The NEXRAD velocity radar image taken at 9510042047 indicates that the eye of the storm is rapidly approaching the Florida coast

• 17a. The greatest wind velocity is now____________.

• 17b. The square mileage in Escambia County influenced by this wind is ____________.

• 17c. This area has a difference of __________ square miles compared to 9510041647.

18. The NEXRAD precipitation radar image taken at 9510042047 indicates that there has been an increase in precipitation reflectivity in Escambia County. Determine the approximate area in Escambia County affected by a precipitation reflectivity of 35.

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19. Based upon the the findings of your investigation write a "short" summary of these findings as a report which would be acceptable by you from your "own classroom students."

Opal Report #1

Opal Report #2

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