The Heavy Rainfall of August 13-15, 2005 Exercise Question 9 Case Study Page Event Data Previous Question Next Question

9. Examine the following 4-hour loop, valid from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm on the 14th. BREF1 from Norman is shown, plus winds and temperatures from the Oklahoma Mesonet. Where is the main initiation focus for storms? In what general direction do they propagate? Is this consistent with your expectations? Where do flooding hazards appear most significant?

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