Which of the following describes where the greatest improvement in forecasting skill has occurred during the past 30 years?

A. the development of middle-latitude cyclones in the Pacific Ocean
B. snowstorms along the eastern seaboard
C. severe storm warnings for hurricanes and tornadoes
D. the movement of warm and cold fronts


Answer: C

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