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, actionable predictions for high-stakes scenarios.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to mastering 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 model outputs to construct 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 swiftly.
- Diagnose severe storm structures to identify hail, wind, and tornado threats using microphysics insights.
- Excel in radar and satellite nowcasting to monitor fast-changing convective systems live.
- Evaluate wind shear and hodographs to predict storm modes and tornado risks efficiently.
- Craft high-impact forecast messages to convey clear and assured severe weather warnings.
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