ProbSevere Values Affected by Shape/Size of Polygon

The following series of images shows the change in ProbHail/ProbWind values based on the size/shape of the polygon area. Initially, at 1806Z, ProbSevere was targeting the stronger cell to the south, indicating Hail/Wind 78%/85%. (At this point V was indicating around 20kt). At 1818Z, the northern cell intensified and ProbSevere grouped the two cells together, as a result, Hail/Wind both fell to 42%/61%. At 1827Z, after the southern cell split, the ProbSevere polygone became more filled with deep convection, thus Hail/Wind values increased to 59%/71%. Soon after, around 1834Z, ProbSevere polygons split and then indicated increased probs on the southern cell back to 69%/75% (Hail/Wind).

Incidentally, the larger the polygon, it becomes increasingly likely that ProbSevere values will decrease.

 

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