GID: Environmental Analysis (NUCAPS (non-experimental) and GOES-16 Derived CAPE)

NUCAPS and GOES-16 Derived Stability Comparison.

• Notable CAPE gradient across GID with CAPE values below 300-400 j/kg across the far western CWA. 
• 19z NUCAPs soundings revealed MLCAPE higher and around 1700 j/kg along the far western gradient when modified to sfc obs. Using the modified NUCAPS sounding was beneficial in that it looked like mid-level cap would be able to be overcome with continued daytime heating which would allow for deep convective activity.
• 1st cells developing in this area but haven't shown deep growth as of yet. As of 0030z the cells have been slow moving and are just starting to approach the CAPE gradient. Cell have been noticeably been starting to trend stronger and 2 severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in western CWA.

-Tahoe.