Storm Survey Completed For The Deadly New Orleans Tornado
A completed survey for the destructive and deadly tornado in Arabi in eastern New Orleans Tuesday evening indicates a top wind speed of 160 mph.
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A Charlotte native, Kaitlin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Meteorology. Before returning home, her broadcast career took her to Albany, New York; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Pensacola, Florida. From hurricanes and tornadoes to excessive heat and snow – she is knowledgeable about and familiar with a variety of weather conditions.
Kaitlin holds the prestigious AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society. The CBM is considered the gold standard in broadcast meteorology, recognizing excellence in meteorological expertise and effective communication of weather information to the public.
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A completed survey for the destructive and deadly tornado in Arabi in eastern New Orleans Tuesday evening indicates a top wind speed of 160 mph.
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