Cumulonimbus Course
Build expertise in cumulonimbus storms from basics to advanced forecasting. Master reading soundings, radar, and satellite data connect thermodynamics and wind shear to risks like hail, tornadoes, and flash floods and transform complex severe weather into clear, reliable forecasts for high-stakes scenarios.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering 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 outputs to create 12-hour forecasts 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.
- Track fast-changing convection in real time with radar and satellite nowcasting techniques.
- Evaluate wind shear and hodographs to predict storm modes and tornado risks swiftly.
- Craft high-impact forecast messages to deliver clear and confident severe weather warnings.
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