Spurious Grid-scale Convection in the Eta Model:
A Case Example

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In-depth look at a precip "bomb"

New behavior in the Eta model

Effect on forecast

Precip from grid-scale and convective parameterizations

Synoptic/mesoscale conditions

Model soundings

Inside look as model creates convection on grid scale

Summary

Background on convective parameterization schemes:
COMET NWP module

Details on parameterizations in Eta and AVN:
Operational Models Matrix