Case Profile and Introduction
This case occurred over Puerto Rico on 6-7 May 2001. It illustrates synoptic scale forcing of an upper level trough, orographic forcing, and severe weather with the development of squall lines and bow echos. Related weather hazards included heavy rain, high winds and flooding. The aviation impacts of each are explored at the end of the case.
Fig. 1. Puerto Rico is an island in the northeastern Caribbean.