In these three demonstration cases, we will show how modified upper air soundings with
accompanying hodographs, in addition to surface, profiler, radar, and model data can all be used
to alter the initial pre-conceived forecast storm type.
The first case (Mesoscale Aspects of the 05 June 1997 Severe Weather Event) focuses on
analyzing changes in the mesoscale/synoptic scale environment using surface mesonet
observations and radar data. Identification of these changes resulted in a re-assessment of
expected storm type.
The second case (Evolution of the Mesoscale Environment and Prediction of the Dry Microburst
of 08 June 1996) pertains to microburst prediction and detection. Specifically, it will illustrate
utilizing thermodynamic characteristics of proximity upper air soundings to modify expectations
of severe weather type for an event that occurred last year in Utah.
The third case (Evolution of the 02 July 1997 Severe Weather Event ) involves examining a
variety of mesoscale (and synoptic scale) changes in the vertical wind shear profiles which
subsequently affected the modality of convection prior to (and during) a severe weather outbreak
in the Great Lakes/upper Ohio Valley region.
A survey intended to evaluate the effectiveness of this web-based instructional component is linked below. Please take a few minutes to fill in responses to the questions.
(For BETA testers only!)
