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_____________________________________________________ Specific Job Task Skills and Knowledge:Task 4.1: Determine buoyancy and shear-related characteristics of the mesoscale environment for the purpose of anticipating potential convective storm types through the use of upper-air observations and model output (i.e., hodographs and Skew-T diagrams). Task 4.2: Apply conceptual models of cloud microphysics, convective mesoscale processes, and storm life cycles for the purpose of identifying convective storm types and associated hazardous weather threats in the 0 - 6 hour time frame. Task 4.3: Using all available in-situ and remote-sensing observational data, numerical model data, and SPC guidance to maintain a high level of situational awareness with respect to the evolution of mesoscale boundaries, buoyancy fields, vertical wind shear profiles, storm movements/interactions, and existing watches, warnings, and advisories. Task 4.4: Evaluate convective initiation aspects in the forecaster's CWA (i.e., potential timing and location) and collaborate with SPC for appropriate convective watch issuance, if necessary.
Instructional Components:IC 4.1: Review the following courses, as defined by the topics delineated below. Mesoscale Conceptual Models
DLOC Topic 7: Convective Storm Structure and Evolution
COMET Training Module: Mesoscale Convective Systems: Squall Lines and Bow Echoes COMET Training Module: Severe Convection II: Mesoscale Convective Systems Threat Assessment
AWOC Severe - IC 2: Threat Assessment Flash Flood Warning Best Practices: The Meteorology Behind Extreme Rain Events Severe Weather Parameters and Environments
Distance Learning Operations Course (DLOC) Topic 7:
COMET Training Module: A Convective Storm Matrix: Buoyancy/Shear Dependencies COMET Training Module: Principles of Convection II: Using Hodograph IC 4.2: Utilize the Watch-by-County (WBC) Job Sheet to assist in WBC operations. References:SPC Publications
SPC Mesoanalysis Severe Weather Parameter Descriptions Storm Prediction Center List of Publications Other References
The Denver Mesoscale Forecast Experiment: Central Region Applied Research Paper Total CAPE, Low-level CAPE, and LFC in Significant Tornado Events with Relatively High LCL Heights by Jonathan M. Davies Organization and Environmental Properties of Extreme Rain Producing MCSs by Russ S. Schumacher and Richard H. Johnson _____________________________________________________ If you have any questions or comments concerning this page, please email Clark Payne. Return to the PDS Home Page |
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