Simulated Split Window Difference

On Wednesday 5/23, the NSSL-WRF simulated 10.35-12.3 micrometer product showed a local maximum across central Kansas at 21 UTC (see below; the maximum is oriented southwest to northeast and has values approaching +8 K).  This maximum is due to water vapor pooling along the surface cold front in the area, and it preceded convective cloud development along that line.  When real GOES-R data is available, this product will be very useful for forecasters who are interested in the regions where convective clouds, and eventually storms, are likely to form.