Forecasters are finishing their surveys on the DRT case.  When they are done, we will spend some time discussing their first look at the products and have some Q&A.  Comments folow…

Thoughts on training vs DRT case:

Steve – Would like to have more background but also have the chance for an in-depth look, but given the time time constraints this worked.  Essentially,  would like more time for background AND data analysis.

Kevin D – will now look back at the handbook after having some idea of the usable values.

Kevin B. – procedures preset would have been very helpful to jump into the analysis more quickly.

Bill – more of a chance to see relationship between base data and experimental.

Jessica – would like to have seen something other than a slam dunk case.

Initial thoughts on using experimental data for the first time:

Kevin B – “misplaced” downdraft max to SE of storm E of Henessey (2216 Z).  Illustrates confusion of the max/min composite W can have to operational forecaster.  If we were able to browse levels, this might be a bit easier to use/grasp.  We may try using WDSSII a bit more to illustrate this.

-K.Manross Week 2 EWP Weekly Coordinator