Thursday, May 14, 2015

LJDA/pGLM First Experimental Products to Capture Intensification

Had an example where the lightning jump detection algorithm and the pGLM flash extent density did an excellent job of capturing rapid intensification of a new cell (the one on the right) in the southern part of our CWA. The lightning jump detection algorithm had a 4-5 sigma jump at the same time that the flash extent density showed a nice cluster of flashes.These features are seen at the very end of the gif loop below. Just a quick color map note: the default color map for the pGLM data looked the best for the high flash rates. The other two color maps were too messy to be of use.



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When we noticed this, we quickly looked at All Tilts base data and observed a Zdr column extending well above the freezing level. Using these two pieces of information we issued a warning on the storm. Shortly after, ProbSevere and MRMS MESH/Z above -20 increased rapidly.



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Ertel/Regina Phalange

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