NUCAPS Modified Sounding Compared to Surface Obs

NUCAPS gridded 700-500mb Lapse Rate and Modified sounding points.  Lapse rates are favorable for storm intensification across the southern part of FWS CWA.

NUCAPS Modified sounding had 72/69 (temp/dewpoint), compared to closest surface METAR KLHB 74/69 (temp/dewpoint).  This sounding data showed un-capped and unstable environment supportive of surface based convection in southern FWS CWA. -Jake Johnson