Taking a look at OCTANE – it seems like the IR/Nighttime data shows especially the directional details a bit more than the Visible/Daytime products. This has been a continuing trend this week. The CTD and CTC products have been useful with monitoring the strength of the storms (especially which may become severe) as well as with the newer convection/updrafts.

OCTANE – Visible (Daytime) vs IR (Nighttime)

OCTANE – Cloud Top Cooling and Cloud Top Divergence

Forecaster Cumulus