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[jackendrickwx]

This honestly might be from this thread or this website, but a while back I found this great sheet from NWS Louisville that details the ingredients/indicators for various types of severe wx
Link

 

[jackendrickwx]

Lol yup it is from here credit @Myfrotho704_ he posted this a page back. whoops

 

[GaSnowhound]

This is one the best discussion/demonstration I’ve seen anywhere. This is a major gift to us amateurs. I realize theres not time for this in depth in storm threads so many thanks to you!!!!

 

[jackendrickwx]

I'm just linking to the starting lesson here, but Penn St has some great reading material from its introductory meteorology course. Currently reading up on thunderstorms!

The Ups and Downs of Air Parcels | METEO 3: Introductory Meteorology

www.e-education.psu.edu

 

[jackendrickwx]

Obligatory thread bump. This thing needs more attention

 

[Ollie Williams]

I'm just linking to the starting lesson here, but Penn St has some great reading material from its introductory meteorology course. Currently reading up on thunderstorms!

The Ups and Downs of Air Parcels | METEO 3: Introductory Meteorology

www.e-education.psu.edu

Another good textbook

Practical Meteorology An Algebra-based Survey of Atmospheric Science - version 1.02b. isbn 978-0-88865-283-6

www.eoas.ubc.ca

 

[bouncycorn]

Could somebody explain to me what confluence is? I continuously read it, but can’t wrap my head around what it means.

Confluence is directional convergence. Air parcels in a stream moving closer to one another.