If the ridge to the north has an effect on Francis, wouldn't the northern outflow be "smashed" down a little, or are they not high enough in the atmosphere?
I've just always heard which ever direction the outflow is persistant is sort of a sign of which way the storm will head. Right now it looks to be most persistant to the north.
I know it can't go much further north b/c of the ridge....I'm just looking for something that would be recognizable on satellite imagery.
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Question about the ridge and outflow
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No, as I understand it the ridge is more at the mid-levels, and subsidence from that outflow actually helps strengthen it a bit.
Best way I know to visually confirm a ridge is with a water-vapor loop. It will show up as dryer air in the southern part of the ridge, moister in the northern part. the dividing line is the ridge axis.
Best way I know to visually confirm a ridge is with a water-vapor loop. It will show up as dryer air in the southern part of the ridge, moister in the northern part. the dividing line is the ridge axis.
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