Downburst detection

• ?V > 40 m/s or radial wind > 25 m/s

• ?V > 25 m/s or radial wind > 18 m/s

  • high-elevation radar sites are a problem
  • so are cells with shallow outflow depths

SVRDET

Severe Detection

MODDET

Moderate Detection

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