olafminesaw Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm sorry if a similar thread has been created in the past, if so please point me to it. If you want the Americanwx community to stay strong than I believe it is important to help people like me, with limited knowledge to understand basic concepts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 It's easy. Severe weather doesn't happen in the Mid-Atlantic. You'll see a boat load of people complaining about that in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm not quite sure what it is you're asking. What to look for in the models to suggest severe could be in our future? I'm sorry if a similar thread has been created in the past, if so please point me to it. If you want the Americanwx community to stay strong than I believe it is important to help people like me, with limited knowledge to understand basic concepts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olafminesaw Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm not quite sure what it is you're asking. What to look for in the models to suggest severe could be in our future? Sorry I know I should have been more specific. I just couldn't really find a guide online on how to read soundings etc. that would indicate that a severe weather threat could happen. All I know of is that you want high CAPE and wind sheer. Also, what kind of synoptic set up leads to severe thunderstorms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hosj III Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sorry I know I should have been more specific. I just couldn't really find a guide online on how to read soundings etc. that would indicate that a severe weather threat could happen. All I know of is that you want high CAPE and wind sheer. Also, what kind of synoptic set up leads to severe thunderstorms? I would highly recommend reading SPC discussions, even when the threat isn't for your backyard. The little I know comes from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sorry I know I should have been more specific. I just couldn't really find a guide online on how to read soundings etc. that would indicate that a severe weather threat could happen. All I know of is that you want high CAPE and wind sheer. Also, what kind of synoptic set up leads to severe thunderstorms? http://www.atmos.millersville.edu/~lead/SkewT_HowTo.html That is a good page for soundings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Also an excellent page for learninghttps://www.meted.ucar.edu/That is for all weather rather than just severe. But there are some great severe related lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmeddler Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Also an excellent page for learning https://www.meted.ucar.edu/ That is for all weather rather than just severe. But there are some great severe related lessons. I think you might need an account for that. I know I had to use my .edu for it. This site I found useful when starting out. Spend an hour looking at the lingo and some of the "ingredients" for severe wx. http://www.theweatherprediction.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olafminesaw Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks all, I also found this site, which covers a lot of basic meteorological concepts in plain english http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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