Analysis and Forecast of a Tornadic Thunderstorm Using Multiple Doppler Radar Data, 3DVAR, and ARPS Model

Figure 8

3 km vertical vorticity (10⁻⁵s⁻¹) and horizontal wind vectors with the 35 dBZ reflectivity contour outlined from the control analysis from (a) 2150 UTC to (f) 2240 UTC at 10-minute intervals.

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