Single cell convective storms and multi-cell storm formation

Learning Goal

After completion of this unit students will be able to

• Explain the formation and dynamical features of isolated convective storms and multi-cell storms
• Discuss the role of buoyancy
• Calculate CAPE and CIN
• Analyze weather maps and radio soundings for prediction of thunderstorms

Students’ tasks

1. Watch this video on thunderstorm formation and characteristics
   

2. Read chapter 8 to 8.4.1 (included) in Lin, Mesoscale Dynamics
3. Graduate students: Read sections 8.4.2 to 8.4.5 (included) in Lin, Mesoscale Dynamics
4. Solve the problems in this application task sheet, scan your results and submit them to cmoelders@alaska.edu

Supplemental Material and Resources

NOAA Thunderstorms
NOAA ligthning
NOAA hail
NOOA damaging winds

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