PGML Flash Extent Density Unusually Low for Severe Supercells

Below is a 4 panel image of Flash Extent Density, Composite Reflectivity, and MESH. With two supercells indicating large hail via MESH, one would expect larger values of FED, which have only maxed out around 5 flashes/min. However, this may have something to do with distance from the LMA centroids. We will continue to monitor. In any case, the PGLM products are very useful for aviation and public safety interests for points downstream.

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**Update at 2107 UTC**

Monitoring the storm following Flash Extent Density Trace Tool, it appears many of the storms have entered a period of decreasing lightning activity. This is also apparent in the plan view of FED. This would suggest a downward trend in storm severity, but will monitor to see if this comes to fruition.

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Austin/Hampshire

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