All cruisers understand that thunderstorms can spoil a passage in many ways – strong winds, dangerous lightning, large waves or visibility-limiting rain. The 3-hour Thunderstorms & Doppler Weather Radar Workshop will examine the various types of thunderstorms and the atmospheric ingredients that lead to their formation. Several readily available specialized resources designed to forecast the probability of thunderstorm development, and their potential risk will be introduced.
Once thunderstorms are underway, weather-savvy cruisers will benefit from a working knowledge of Doppler Weather Radar. The Workshop will explain how Doppler Weather Radar works and a introduce the common types of radar imagery. You’ll learn how to interpret radar imagery to monitor the intensity, evolution, risk, and movement of approaching thunderstorms.
Workshop Structure
The Workshop is designed for cruisers who want to improve their thunderstorm forecasting and avoidance skills. The Workshop will include lecture materials and several hands-on exercises to develop your forecasting and radar interpretation skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to reduce your chances of a hair-raising and wind-swept encounter with a thunderstorm!
Workshop Topics
- Thunderstorm features
- Stages of thunderstorm development
- Thunderstorm types
- Thunderstorm ingredients
- Forecasting thunderstorms
- How Doppler Weather Radar works
- Interpreting Doppler Weather Radar imagery
- The National Weather Service (NWS) Warning Process
Workshop Requirements
- A laptop or tablet with wi-fi will be needed to complete the hands-on forecasting and nowcasting exercises. Those attending with another person may share a laptop or tablet.
Questions
Do you have questions about the Workshop? If so, don’t hesitate to contact Mark Thornton at Mark@LakeErieWX.com
