A mesoscale analysis of the pre-storm environment on the 17 June 1986 COHMEX dayThe study presented utilized special mesoscale Cooperative Huntsville Meteorological Experiment (COHMEX) data to understand the evolution of the preconvective environment on June 17, 1986. Using the special mesoscale COHMEX data, several mechanisms for triggering the convection are investigated. Afternoon heating probably was a major factor as observed noontime temperatures were near the sounding-derived convection temperatures. The special surface network revealed a quasi-stationary area of convergence not aligned with the front that may be associated with the orography of the area. This study demonstrates that rapid, small scale atmospheric variations preceded convective development on June 17, 1986.
Document ID
19910037924
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fuelberg, Henry E. (Florida State Univ. Tallahassee, FL, United States)
Schudalla, Ronald L. (Florida State University Tallahassee, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting