CIMSS NearCast product and high bases thunderstorms

As mentioned a bit earlier in a post, the NearCast product showed enhanced chances for convection all the way to the Lubbock area. Especially the theta-e difference product placed the tongue of mid-level unstable air just where high based thunderstorms finally evolved. Surface dewpoints in the mid 30s and temperatures in the low 90s point to elevated and high based thunderstorms with a distinct downburst/ heatburst? risk. The product helped a lot to focus on the anticipated area of initiation. GOES-R LAP products also did a great job in developing the elevated thunderstorm activity both in space and time.  HelgeCIMMS_NRE_2330ZUpper left: vertical theta-e diff., upper right: Sustained convection index, lower left: CAPE and VIS in the lower right.

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