An Assessment of Supercell and Tornado Forecast Parameters with RUC-2 Model Close Proximity Soundings
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In a preliminary investigation, Edwards and Thompson (2000; hereafter ET00) examined multiple sounding parameters related to supercell and tornado potential with a sample of 188 close proximity soundings derived from RUC-2 model hourly analyses. Building upon that initial work, we have expanded our sample to include 548 close proximity soundings associated with supercells, and a smaller set (75) of close proximity soundings for discrete non-supercell storms. A more detailed discussion regarding our sounding collection methodology can be found in Thompson et al (2002, this volume; hereafter T02).
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