Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Simulated IR Underestimates Cloud Cover over Okahoma

The top image is CIRA/NSSL WRF Simulated IR while the bottom image is observed IR around 22 UTC. The simulated IR underestimated cloud cover over Oklahoma where a mid/upper low was centered. The convection over the Rockies in Colorado and New Mexico as well as cooler cloud tops over eastern Texas and Louisiana were handled well by the simulated IR. The convection near Lubbock, Texas was captured very well.
051513 2200 UTC Simulated IR
051513 2145 UTC IR Imagery
Helge

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