Cumulonimbus Course
Build expertise in cumulonimbus storms step by step. Master reading soundings, radar, and satellite data. Connect thermodynamics and wind shear to risks of hail, tornadoes, and flash floods. Transform intricate severe weather into straightforward, assured forecasts. Ideal for forecasters seeking real-world proficiency in high-stakes storm prediction.

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. You will study thermodynamics, instability measures, and wind shear, linking them to storm structure, microphysics, and dangers such as hail, flash floods, and tornadoes. Gain skills in interpreting soundings, hodographs, radar, satellite imagery, and model data 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 spot rapid storm dangers.
- Analyze severe storm structures to identify hail, wind, and tornado risks through microphysics.
- Use radar and satellite for nowcasting to monitor fast-changing convective storms live.
- Evaluate wind shear and hodographs to predict storm types and tornado risks swiftly.
- Craft high-impact forecast messages to convey clear, assured severe weather warnings.
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