CI picks up on line of initiating convection

Line of convection working through Omaha’s CWA. Initial CI hits 50-60% at the northern end of a line of cumulus at 1825Z.

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At 1830Z CI probs increase to 80-90%. Weak reflectivity is evident at this point.

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At 1855Z cumulus further south along the line shows CI at 60-70%. The northern portion of the line has developed into a strong shower/minimal thunderstorm.

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At 1915Z the CI probs have verified – the line of developing cumulus is now a line of showers and thunderstorms.

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Scott Rudge.

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