Convective Lines
Competency Framework
WMO Satellite Skills
Application
Description
The presenter gives an overview into the mechanisms of convective lines connected to winter storms such as Emma.
Content
Convective lines in connection with intense cyclogenesis hit Middle and Western Europe almost every winter season. These lines move very quickly and are often connected with thunderstorms, heavy gusts and graupel or even hail. In this presentation the related conceptual model and the preconvective environment will be explained. Based upon different satellite products and additional data two examples will be discussed.