Exchange processes in the atmospheric boundary layer over mountainous terrain
The exchange of heat, momentum, and mass in the atmosphere over mountainous terrain is
controlled by synoptic-scale dynamics, thermally driven mesoscale circulations, and …
controlled by synoptic-scale dynamics, thermally driven mesoscale circulations, and …
Moist orographic convection: Physical mechanisms and links to surface-exchange processes
This paper reviews the current understanding of moist orographic convection and its
regulation by surface-exchange processes. Such convection tends to develop when and …
regulation by surface-exchange processes. Such convection tends to develop when and …
Strange floods: The upper tail of flood peaks in the United States
We examine the upper tail of flood peak distributions through analyses of annual peak
observations from more than 8,000 US Geological Survey (USGS) stream gaging stations …
observations from more than 8,000 US Geological Survey (USGS) stream gaging stations …
[HTML][HTML] A case study of terrain influences on upscale convective growth of a supercell
JP Mulholland, SW Nesbitt… - Monthly Weather …, 2019 - journals.ametsoc.org
A Case Study of Terrain Influences on Upscale Convective Growth of a Supercell in:
Monthly Weather Review Volume 147 Issue 12 (2019) Jump to Content Jump to Main …
Monthly Weather Review Volume 147 Issue 12 (2019) Jump to Content Jump to Main …
Multi-model convection-resolving simulations of the October 2018 Vaia storm over Northeastern Italy
The aim of this study is to identify the main mesoscale features and mechanisms responsible
for the generation of a very intense precipitation and wind storm event, named “Vaia”, that …
for the generation of a very intense precipitation and wind storm event, named “Vaia”, that …
Influence of multiscale orography on the initiation and maintenance of a precipitating convective system in North China: A case study
Abstract Using convection‐resolving Weather Research and Forecasting simulation, this
work studies a heavy rainfall event that occurred in the Shanxi Plateau, North China on 21 …
work studies a heavy rainfall event that occurred in the Shanxi Plateau, North China on 21 …
The influence of terrain on the convective environment and associated convective morphology from an idealized modeling perspective
Orographic deep convection (DC) initiation and rapid evolution from supercells to
mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) are common near the Sierras de Córdoba …
mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) are common near the Sierras de Córdoba …
Adverse impact of terrain steepness on thermally driven initiation of orographic convection
Diurnal mountain winds precondition the environment for deep moist convection through
horizontal and vertical transport of heat and moisture. They also play a key role in …
horizontal and vertical transport of heat and moisture. They also play a key role in …
Observational and numerical study of a giant hailstorm in Attica, Greece, on 4 October 2019
On 4 October 2019, giant hailstones of 11 cm were reported in northern parts of Attica in
southern Greece. During the same day, multiple large hail reports of hailstones larger than 3 …
southern Greece. During the same day, multiple large hail reports of hailstones larger than 3 …
Polarimetric radar observations of a long-lived supercell and associated tornadoes on 10–11 December 2021
MS Van Den Broeke, MB Wilson… - Monthly Weather …, 2023 - journals.ametsoc.org
We present environmental and polarimetric radar observations of a long-lived December
supercell that tracked approximately 750 km from Arkansas to northern Kentucky. The storm …
supercell that tracked approximately 750 km from Arkansas to northern Kentucky. The storm …