1. Give an explanation as to how a Supercell Thunderstorm can
develop a rotating updraft. Elizabeth Greenblatt
2. What is a Supercell Thunderstorm? Also known as a Severe
Thunderstorm Must contain at least one of the following
characteristics: Hail with a diameter of three-quarter inches or
greater Wind damage or gusts of 50 knots (~58 mph) or greater
And/or a tornado
3. Destabilizing the Atmosphere Mechanisms of producing a
larger lapse rate Heating the ground and warming the surface Bring
in cold air aloft Both heating the group and cold air aloft
Convective Instability
4. What is the rotating updraft? Formed when a thunderstorm
meets the strong gusts of wind Usually found towards the rear of
the Supercell thunderstorm Also called mesocyclone Possible
contributor to tornados
5. Severe Thunderstorms vs. Air-Mass Thunderstorms Tilt of the
updraft: Air-Mass Thunderstorms: updraft of air is vertical Severe
Thunderstorms: updraft is tilted Tilt of updraft can produce more
severe weather