On a NEXRAD computer screen, indications of strong winds flowing towards the radar adjacent to strong winds flowing away from the radar is evidence of a(n) ________ within a thunderstorm and would cause the radar operator to issue a tornado warning.
A) updraft
B) downdrafts
C) mesocyclones
D) anvil cloud
E) rain area

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Strong winds flowing towards and away from the radar is an indication of a rotating updraft, or mesocyclone, which is a common feature in thunderstorms that can lead to the development of a tornado. Therefore, the radar operator would issue a tornado warning.

On a NEXRAD Computer Screen, Indications of Strong Winds Flowing