Cumulonimbus Course
Build expertise in cumulonimbus storms from basics to advanced forecasting. Gain skills in analysing soundings, radar, and satellite data, connecting thermodynamics and wind shear to hazards such as hail, tornadoes, and flash floods, transforming intricate weather patterns into reliable, clear forecasts for high-stakes events.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to severe storm forecasting. Delve into thermodynamics, instability measures, and wind shear, linking them to storm structure, microphysics, and risks like hail, flash floods, and tornadoes. Master interpreting soundings, hodographs, radar, satellite imagery, and models to create 12-hour outlooks and issue precise warnings confidently.
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Develop skills
- Master cumulonimbus thermodynamics by interpreting CAPE, CIN, and lapse rates to assess rapid storm risks.
- Diagnose severe storm structures to identify hail, wind, and tornado threats using microphysics.
- Use radar and satellite for nowcasting to monitor fast-changing convective systems live.
- Evaluate wind shear and hodographs to predict storm modes and tornado risks swiftly.
- Craft high-impact forecast messages to convey clear and assured severe weather warnings.
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