Cumulonimbus Course
Build expertise in cumulonimbus storms from basics to advanced. Gain skills in analysing soundings, radar, and satellite data, relating thermodynamics and wind shear to risks of hail, tornadoes, and flash floods, transforming intricate severe weather into straightforward, reliable forecasts. Ideal for forecasters seeking confidence in high-stakes predictions.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a targeted, hands-on guide to excelling in severe storm prediction. Delve into thermodynamics, instability measures, and wind shear, linking them to storm formation, microphysics, and dangers such as hail, flash floods, and tornadoes. Master interpreting soundings, hodographs, radar, satellite imagery, and model outputs to construct 12-hour forecasts and issue precise, assured warnings during critical events.
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Develop skills
- Master cumulonimbus thermodynamics by interpreting CAPE, CIN, and lapse rates to assess rapid storm threats.
- Diagnose severe storm structures to identify hail, wind, and tornado risks through microphysics analysis.
- Track fast-changing convection using radar and satellite for real-time nowcasting.
- Evaluate wind shear and hodographs to predict storm modes and tornado risks swiftly.
- Craft impactful forecast messages to convey clear, assured severe weather warnings.
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