# Hurricane Ophelia Simulator - Tasks #1, at 08 UTC

## Task List: Weather forecasting and warnings

Hopefully you have managed to go through the materials and design a weather image in your head. It is a lot of information to process, especially if you are not familiar with the terrain and climate of this area.

### Question #1

Do you expect Hurricane Ophelia to reach Ireland and with what strength?

The correct answer(s) is/are: d)

Feedback for a): Wrong

Feedback for b): Wrong

Feedback for c): Wrong

Feedback for d): Hurricane Ophelia will more certanly reach Ireland, not as a hurricane but as an extratropical storm. There will be a sudden drop of wind speeds as Ophelia reaches the shore.

### Question #2

What is the biggest threat?

The correct answer(s) is/are: a)

Feedback for a): In case of a hurricane approaching shore all the components play a major role, however in case of storm Ophelia the biggest threat is the gale force wind.

Feedback for b): Wrong

Feedback for c): Wrong

When you answer the questions and when you are sure you are finished you can click 'Finish this part!' and proceed with other questions.

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