GLM Weak Convection

On a day with weak convection, it was interesting to watch the Minimum Flash Area and how it related to storm structure. As expected closer to the updraft, smaller flashes were noted, but there is clearly a larger flash that extends out into the anvil area. This is quite the distance from the core of the storms, and thus would have impacts on DSS based services and potential lightning strikes to outdoor events.

Reflectivity, Minimum Flash Area, Average Flash Area, TOE clockwise from top left.