ILM: MRMS Struggling with 60dbz Echo Tops

The top image is the MRMS estimate of the 60dbz echo top of a storm over Wilmington NC CWA, estimating the 60dbz echo top around 6500 ft at 2022 UTC on 5/23.  However, the bottom image is the corresponding KLTX 8.0 degree slice, indicating 60-62dbz to at least 29,000 ft.  At least in this instance, the MRMS 60dbz echo top algorithm did not perform well.

2022 UTC MRMS 60dbz echo top of only 6500 ft.
2023 UTC KTLX 8.0 degree slice indicating 60-62 dbz to at least 29,000 ft, proving the MRMS 60dbz echo top algorithm incorrect in this instance.
Tags: None