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Questions for Discussion: Hurricanes: New Tools for Predicting

Weather radar can now obtain images inside a hurricane. How could these images be used to predict the intensity of a storm?
If the hypothesis about the effect of the "hot towers" in a hurricane is correct, what do you think the meteorologists will be able to predict?
You are the mayor of a Gulf Coast city and need to make a decision about evacuating the city. What factors will help you make a proper decision? Bear in mind that if you make a wrong decision, it will anger many people and cost millions of dollars in losses. Will the ability to predict the intensity of hurricanes minimize the risks of ordering an evacuation or not?