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Wx Info: Explaining the “Cap” of warm air
Wx Info: What is a “Cap” of warm air?
During a few of the forecast write-ups I’ve touched on the “cap of warm air aloft” as something that hinders thunderstorm development. But what is it? How did it get there? How does it stop thunderstorms from forming? Well, it’s very cool stuff. There are a few – quite common – ways for a “cap” to inhibit thunderstorm development. The… Read more →
Wx Info: What is a CAPE value?
Often times you hear meteorologists talk about instability when discussing the potential for severe weather. Usually, if severe weather is in the forecast the instability will either be “high” or “modest” when speaking generally. At times the instability can be “low” while offering just enough to get severe weather off the ground. But, scientifically speaking, instability has a specific term…. Read more →
