Thursday, May 23, 2024

Update to PHS versus HRRR Convective Initiation

 


Looking at an update of the 19Z HRRR run and the 17Z PHS run, the more recent HRRR run is catching up to a sooner initiation solution. The 19Z HRRR is initiating cells as early as 21Z with a series of cells displayed above by 22Z, similar to the 17Z PHS. Another note is that the newer HRRR run has a higher SBCAPE value than the PHS at 1700-2700 J/kg compared to 1000-2000 J/kg from the PHS. Recent visible satellite trends look to favor an earlier initiation as well.

-Joaq

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