Image 1.  The Lightning Jump showed a 2 sigma at 2358Z (left image) in southwest TX.  The cell was in the process of strengthening at that time (right image). 

Image 2.  Within 10 minutes the storm strengthened and showed a TBSS.

Will note this is using 0.5 degree and is 18,000 ft AGL about 130 nm away from the radar.

Image 3.  The Lightning Jump increased to a 4 sigma at 0010Z (left image).  A few minutes later this was reflected in the radar (right image).

-Champion