April 13, 2002: Stratiform with embedded convective cells over southern OK Author: Pam Heinselman, CIMMS/OU Last Updated: 21 April 2003

Forecast/Weather:

On 13 April 2002, a large region of stratiform precipitation moved across Oklahoma. A few convective cells developed within this region in south-central Oklahoma.

Radar Operations:

Start time: 14:25 4/13/02 UTC (08:25 4/13/02 local time)
Stop time: 18:15 4/13/02 UTC (12:15 4/13/02 local time)

Radar/Operational Status:

Hydrometeor Classification Algorithm: Cold season

Operational Delivery:

Not applicable.

Snapshots:

Figure 1: Radar reflectivity at 2:33 UTC 13 April 2002.

Figure 2: Specific differential phase at 2:33 UTC 13 April 2002.