This afternoon we had our first EWP daily debrief from the previous day's activities. Yesterday the focus was on the mid-Atlantic coast, specifically the Blacksburg, VA CWA, and while forecasters did issue a handful of warnings, it was an overall quiet day. However, the more docile weather allowed them a chance to work through each set of new data, learning which products they have at their disposal and how to use them. Here are a few comments picked up throughout the day:
Simulated Imagery
- 'We used the simulated imagery to forecast the dissipation of storms in the evening.' This along with the Nearcasting indicated the dissipation of storms in the area of interest.
- 'The WRF simulated imagery seems to be more spotty; it doesn't often seem to forecast the broader cloud shields associated with storm systems.'
Nearcasting Model
- 'The theta-e difference showed stable air moving into the area' and along with the simulated imagery, was used in the forecasting of the dissipation of the storms.
- 'I liked the two and three hour forecasting'
GOES-R CI and Cloud Top Cooling
- Because of the more docile weather 'there were no 80/90% CI values so it made the product more difficult to use'
RGB Airmass
- 'It takes some time to intuitively understand exactly what you're looking at with this product and how it can be integrated into your forecasting techniques, but it has potential'
Training
- Forecasters completed a training shift previous to their arrival in Norman. Monday was then used as a low key forecasting day, giving them a chance to get familiar with the products in an operational setting
- 'Having a chance to interact and use the products on a less busy day was very helpful'
Stay tuned to the blog for further feedback and updates on daily activity!
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