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Examination of Derecho Environments Using Proximity Soundings
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Observed upper air soundings that occurred within 2 h and 167 km of derechos were collected and analyzed to document atmospheric stability and wind shear conditions associated with long-lived convective windstorms. Sixty-seven ...
Comments on “‘A Theory for Strong Long-Lived Squall Lines’ Revisited”
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Production in Strongly Forced, Low-Instability Convective Lines Associated with Damaging Wind
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: During 9?11 November 1998 and 9?10 March 2002, two similar convective lines moved across the central and eastern United States. Both convective lines initiated over the southern plains along strong surface-based cold fronts ...
Storm Prediction Center Forecasting Issues Related to the 3 May 1999 Tornado Outbreak
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Forecasters at the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) were faced with many challenges during the 3 May 1999 tornado outbreak. Operational numerical forecast models valid during the outbreak gave inaccurate, inconsistent, and/or ...