OCTANE Cloud Top Divergence and Cooling view of an Orphan Anvil

 

Here is a good example of the OCTANE product showing the transition from an updraft to a divergent anvil cloud, which then cuts off from the parent updraft. This “orphan” anvil is an indication of a convective initiation attempt, which can be a signal for upcoming successful initiation in the near future. The OCTANE product does well to highlight both the updraft and then the anvil in different color shades through the entire orphan anviling process.

Below is an additional animation of deepening cumulus development with the OCTANE cloud top cooling product highlighting the taller towers.

-Joaq

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