Cumulonimbus Course
Build expertise in cumulonimbus storms comprehensively. Master interpreting soundings, radar, and satellite data, connect thermodynamics and wind shear to hazards like hail, tornadoes, and flash floods, and transform intricate severe weather data into accurate, assured forecasts for effective decision-making.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering severe storm prediction. Delve into thermodynamics, instability measures, and wind shear, relating them to storm structures, microphysics, and risks such as hail, flash floods, and tornadoes. Gain skills in interpreting soundings, hodographs, radar, satellite imagery, and model outputs to create 12-hour forecasts and issue precise warnings during critical events.
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Develop skills
- Master cumulonimbus thermodynamics by analysing CAPE, CIN, and lapse rates to assess rapid storm risks.
- Diagnose severe storm structures to identify threats of hail, wind, and tornadoes using microphysics.
- Utilise radar and satellite for nowcasting to monitor fast-changing convective systems live.
- Evaluate wind shear and hodographs swiftly to predict storm modes and tornado risks.
- Craft impactful forecast messages to convey clear and confident severe weather warnings.
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