Wednesday/Very Early Morning

I don't know if anyone is up, but thought I would share a bit of data with you.

CAPE or (Convective Available Potential Energy) is a huge factor in the development of severe weather. The higher the CAPE, the more likely severe weather will develop.

You might ask...How high does the CAPE need to be for the development of severe weather?

500-1000 j/g is enough to set off severe storms, IF other parameters are in place.

Anything above 1,500 is prime for severe weather development, again, IF other parameters are also in place. For severe weather to occur, several factors must come together, and IF one is missing, it can be a bust, or a disappointment. Well, a dissappointment for those of us that like severe weather...

After looking at the latest CAPE that is expected tomorrow (according to the GFS) I was impressed. (Latest map below) CAPE of 2500-3500 is depicted by the GFS across the entire region. This is very favorable for severe weather.To learn more about CAPE click...HERE

I will be rolling through different severe weather terms tomorrow, as I try and explain to you the developing severe weather situation or the already developing severe weather situation.