STORM2K

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:01 pm**

Line of storms just starting to develop and pop out along the dry line.... Stay safe guys and gals! :eek:

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:05 pm**

I second that...PLEASE stay safe!

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:09 pm**

I am keeping a close eye on the weather around here!

Kristi

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:09 pm**

Ding Ding Ding

:crazyeyes:

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:18 pm**

Aquawind wrote:Ding Ding Ding

Thats a good way to put it!! :lol:

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:31 pm**

Some of those Cells in Western OK (as evidenced on the WSR-88D images out of Vance AFB) already have VIL's (Vertically intergrated Liquid) of around 60, and Echo tops reaching above 45K FT. Most are moving in a NNE direction.

won't be long before some become tornadic given favorable deep layer shear of 40-45 KT in the lowest 6 KM.

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 4:33 pm**

Can you explain exactly what Vertically intergrated liquid means and how this affects things....still in learning mode here

Thanks

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 5:19 pm**

Pebbles wrote:Can you explain exactly what Vertically intergrated liquid means and how this affects things....still in learning mode here Thanks

Vertically intergrated liquid or VIL is a good indicator of hail. 60 usually indicates very large hail.

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 5:27 pm**

Thanks for the info 8-)

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 5:28 pm**

The severe weather outbreak that hit Southern NE just recently, one of those cells had a VIL greater than 75, and many reports of softball-size hail came from that storm along with a large tornado.

SF

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 7:45 pm**

Pebbles wrote:Can you explain exactly what Vertically intergrated liquid means and how this affects things....still in learning mode here Thanks

Christine,

VIL (Vertically Integrated Liquid) values are a good indicator of whether or not a thunderstorm is producing hail. where generally the higher the VIL, the better the potential becomes for hail and large hail.

Example, a cell with VIL's of 70 would be a good candidate for severe hail greater than an inch in diameter.

More specifically, VIL is a calculation which converts a column of reflectivity into its liquid equivalent.

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 7:48 pm**

More specifically, VIL is a calculation which converts a column for reflectivity into its liquid equivalent.

Please stop swearing this is a family enviroment.. :lol:

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 7:52 pm**

Aquawind wrote:
More specifically, VIL is a calculation which converts a column for reflectivity into its liquid equivalent.

Please stop swearing this is a family enviroment..

LMAO....and by the way, that should say "a column OF Reflectivity" NOT for. ahhhh the typos when your dealing w/ severe weather. LOL

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 7:54 pm**

HE HE HE

Thanks for the aditional info too...why i luv this board!

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 7:58 pm**

Pebbles wrote:HE HE HE

Thanks for the aditional info too...why i luv this board!

That's why were the BEST....lol :lol:

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 8:03 pm**

You know it!!! *cheers wildly*

Posted: **Sat May 29, 2004 8:12 pm**

Pebbles wrote:You know it!!! *cheers wildly*

Actually the REAL credit belongs to Chad, Marshall and the rest of the administration, staff and moderators here, who do a great job keep the board operational, and running in a smooth, efficient manner.

And of course, last but not least, the Storm2k forecast team for their EXCELLENT work.

STORM2K

Here we go!!!

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