Ohio Storms Developed on Western Edge of 780mb ThetaE Maximum

Storm development was occurring on the western edge of the CIMSS NearCast 780mb equivalent potential temperature gradient across Ohio on May 14.  The NearCast products have been shown to benefit short term forecasters by indicating changes in moisture in an area where storm development is expected.

2030UTCIMSSNearcastThetaE051414 2200UTCCIMSS780mbThetaE051414Michael Scotten

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