October 09, 2003: Stratiform Precipitation Author: Pam Heinselman, CIMMS/OU Contributors: Terry Schuur Last Updated: 1 April 2003

Forecast/Weather:

The KOUN dual-pole radar observed light stratiform precipitation over central and Oklahoma. The 24-hr accumulation at OKC was 0.22 in.

Radar Operations:

Start time: 16:07 10/09/02 UTC (13:07 10/09/02 local time)
Stop time: 21:17 10/09/02 UTC (18:17 10/09/02 local time)

Radar/Operational Status:

Hydrometeor Classification Algorithm: Warm season

Operational Delivery:

Not applicable.

Snapshots:

Figure 1: Reflectivity data (0.5 elevation) at 16:07 UTC on 9 October shows stratiform precipitation over central Oklahoma.	Figure 2: Small values of ZDR (0.5 elevation) suggest that small droplets comprise the stratiform precipitation.
Figure 3: High values of RhoHV (0.5 elevation) indicate rainfall over central Oklahoma.	Figure 4: The Hydrometeor Classification Algorithm shows light precipitation fell on this day.