Pickles 5/18/2015 22z

The modified NUCAPS sounding showed very good correlation with latest RAP output. (Fig 1) The lowest level of the sounding was modified based on nearest obs from KMRF and KE38 to generate around 2700 J/KG of MUCAPE. (Fig 2) This correlated well with the latest RAP data. (Fig 3)

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