Cumulonimbus Course
Gain mastery over cumulonimbus storms from basics to advanced. Learn to interpret soundings, radar, and satellite data, connect thermodynamics and wind shear to risks like hail, tornadoes, and flash floods, and transform complex severe weather into precise, confident forecasts. This course equips you with practical tools for effective storm prediction and communication in critical scenarios.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Cumulonimbus Course offers a targeted, hands-on journey to excel in severe storm forecasting. Delve into thermodynamics, instability measures, and wind shear, linking them to storm structures, 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 deliver precise, assured warnings during intense events.
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Develop skills
- Understand Cumulonimbus thermodynamics: interpret CAPE, CIN, and lapse rates to assess rapid storm risks.
- Diagnose severe storm structures: identify hail, wind, and tornado threats using microphysics.
- Master radar and satellite nowcasting: monitor fast-changing convection in real time.
- Analyse wind shear and hodographs: predict storm modes and tornado risks swiftly.
- Craft high-impact forecast messages: issue clear and assured severe weather warnings.
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