Supercell Thunderstorms

Review: Radar Climatology of Tornadic and Nontornadic Vortices in High-Shear, Low-CAPE Environments in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States

Review: Radar Climatology of Tornadic and Nontornadic Vortices in High-Shear, Low-CAPE Environments in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States

As part of the new trend, I have another article review up and ready! I really enjoyed this article! “Radar Climatology of Tornadic and Nontornadic Vortices in High-Shear, Low-CAPE Environments in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States” written by Jason M. Davis and Matthew D. Parker, this article gives great insight to the flaws within modern radar detection as well… Read more →

WX Info: What is a shelf cloud?

WX Info: What is a shelf cloud?

A shelf cloud is the leading edge of a gust front on a line of storms or the leading edge of an outflow boundary on a supercell thunderstorm. This is what we weather nerds call “the mothership” but it is a supercell thunderstorm with a pronounced shelf-cloud. A supercell thunderstorm rotates counter-clockwise. The pancake-looking clouds you see are made by… Read more →

WX Info: What is a supercell thunderstorm

WX Info: What is a supercell thunderstorm

I may be a weather nerd but, I have to say, supercell thunderstorms are pretty cool. These are some major downsides to their development (mainly the damage they can cause) but if you get to see one on radar or in person, they are often breathtaking. From the Storms Prediction Center: Supercells are storms — usually, but not necessarily, thunderstorms… Read more →

Severe weather possible Thursday across high plains

Severe weather possible Thursday across high plains

It’s a classic spring setup as the week closes across the high plains. A southwest flow aloft, moisture at the surface and the hint of a frontal boundary will supply enough juice to spark a few showers and mainly a few thunderstorms. Quick Breakdown Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles will be “under the gun” so to… Read more →