|
Written by Jeff Gonzales
|
|
Saturday, 05 December 2009 |
|
Slight Risk today, 12-5-09, for South Flordia
There is a slight risk today for south Flordia. The current tornado risk for the area is at 5%. The area is currently under a tornado watch.
The SPC said this: WITH THE SURFACE LOW NOW DEVELOPING OFF THE CAROLINA COAST...LOW LEVEL WINDS HAVE VEERED TO THE SW ACROSS S FL IN ADVANCE OF THE COLD FRONT. AIR MASS REMAINS FAVORABLY UNSTABLE /MLCAPES TO 2000 J/KG FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ...PRIMARILY WITHIN THE PREFRONTAL BAND OF CONVECTION AT 16Z NE-SW FROM LAKE OKEECHOBEE TO W OF EYW. WITH STRONG BUT UNIDIRECTIONAL SHEAR...THE SEVERE THREAT NOW APPEARS TO BE DAMAGING WINDS AND ISOLATED...BRIEF TORNADOS/WATER SPOUTS ASSOCIATED WITH LINE SEGMENTS/BOWS AS THE BAND OF CONVECTION CONTINUES SEWD EXITING MAINLAND S FL BY 21Z.
|