NUCAPS Accuracy

NUCAPS data has come in and it was compared to earlier soundings out of TBW. The two weaknesses of NUCAPS was controlled for by selecting a data point outside the current cloud cover. The data for temperature and dew point had to be modified.  The data was compared well to earlier sounding, demonstrating a similar profile.  Cape grew adequately as expected based on current thunderstorms and afternoon convection taking place.

UFFSU

12z Tampa sounding for comparison - BL