Extreme CAPE Gulf of Carpentaria
More evidence of extreme CAPE values – this time a spot sounding exceeded 6000J/kg. It will be interesting if storms erupt and to what extent the lightning activity will be.
Cold Conditions in Tasmania with Heavy Rain
Whilst most of the country has been sweltering, Tasmania has had cool to cold conditions particularly in the highlands with heavy rainfall. Some rainfall totals after the past week have…
Extreme Instability Predictions for Gulf of Carpentaria
This type of sounding is some of the most extreme instability I have seen in Australia. With capes beyond 5000J/kg and Surface Lifted Index of -10C, this is extremely unstable.…