Sunday, May 8, 2011

May 9-11 Severe Weather Threat: CAPE Values through the roof (Issued May 8)

TERMS TO KNOW
CAPE- A measure of instability. The higher the values, the more instability. Severe storms begin at 2000 j/kg.


The GEFS ensembles have been continuous at saying CAPE values could be through the roof into this severe weather event.
Below is the chance of CAPE values over 250 j/kg.
Below is the chance of CAPE values over 500 j/kg.
Below is the chance of CAPE values over 2000 j/kg.
Below is the chance of CAPE values over 4000 j/kg.
Anyone in the 2000 j/kg and/or 4000 j/kg chances should be watching this event develop.

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