NUCAPS Update Charley

NUCAPS_RJS

Had a NUCAPS sounding in a clear spot over the area.  CAPE was higher than LAP data indicated, with a surface adjustment to 77 degrees over 66 dewpoint.  Freezing level is fairly low at ~10 kft, so will be watching for hail growth.  DCAPEs around 500, similar to SPC mesoanalysis.

In addition, ALB did an 18Z sounding.  Shows CAPE not as high as my estimate, and freezing level a little higher as well.

ALB_Sounding

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