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Simultaneous Assimilation of Planetary Boundary Layer Observations from Radar and All-Sky Satellite Observations to Improve Forecasts of Convection Initiation

Keenan C. Eure aDepartment of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Yunji Zhang aDepartment of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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David J. Stensrud aDepartment of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Fuqing Zhang aDepartment of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Steven J. Greybush aDepartment of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Matthew R. Kumjian aDepartment of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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Online Publication:
10 Mar 2023
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01 Mar 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-22-0188.1
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Abstract

Accurate predictions of the location and timing of convection initiation (CI) remain a challenge, even in high-resolution convection-allowing models (CAMs). Many of the processes necessary for daytime CI are rooted in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), which numerical models struggle to accurately predict. To improve ensemble forecasts of the PBL and subsequent CI forecasts in CAM ensembles, we explore the use of underused data from both the GOES-16 satellite and the national network of WSR-88D radars. The GOES-16 satellite provides observations of brightness temperature (BT) to better analyze cloud structures, while the WSR-88D radars provide PBL height estimates and clear-air radial wind velocity observations to better analyze PBL structures. The CAM uses the Advanced Research Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF-ARW) Model at 3-km horizontal grid spacing. The ensemble consists of 40 members and observations are assimilated using the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) ensemble Kalman filter (EnKF) system. To evaluate the influence of each observation type on CI, conventional, WSR-88D, and GOES-16 observations are assimilated separately and jointly over a 4-h period and the resulting ensemble analyses and forecasts are compared with available observations for a CI event on 18 May 2018. Results show that the addition of the WSR-88D and GOES-16 observations improves the CI forecasts out several hours in terms of timing and location for this case.

Significance Statement

The location and timing of new thunderstorm development is an important component of severe weather forecasts. Yet the prediction of thunderstorm development in weather prediction models remains challenging. This study explores using a combination of underused satellite and radar observations to better define the atmospheric state used to start the weather prediction models, with the hope that this will lead to better forecasts of new thunderstorm development. Results show that underused observations from routinely available Doppler weather radars and a geostationary satellite, all of which are currently available, can work synergistically to improve forecasts of the location and timing of severe thunderstorm development.

© 2023 American Meteorological Society. For information regarding reuse of this content and general copyright information, consult the AMS Copyright Policy (www.ametsoc.org/PUBSReuseLicenses).

F. Zhang: Deceased

Corresponding author: Keenan C. Eure, kce115@psu.edu

Abstract

Accurate predictions of the location and timing of convection initiation (CI) remain a challenge, even in high-resolution convection-allowing models (CAMs). Many of the processes necessary for daytime CI are rooted in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), which numerical models struggle to accurately predict. To improve ensemble forecasts of the PBL and subsequent CI forecasts in CAM ensembles, we explore the use of underused data from both the GOES-16 satellite and the national network of WSR-88D radars. The GOES-16 satellite provides observations of brightness temperature (BT) to better analyze cloud structures, while the WSR-88D radars provide PBL height estimates and clear-air radial wind velocity observations to better analyze PBL structures. The CAM uses the Advanced Research Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF-ARW) Model at 3-km horizontal grid spacing. The ensemble consists of 40 members and observations are assimilated using the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) ensemble Kalman filter (EnKF) system. To evaluate the influence of each observation type on CI, conventional, WSR-88D, and GOES-16 observations are assimilated separately and jointly over a 4-h period and the resulting ensemble analyses and forecasts are compared with available observations for a CI event on 18 May 2018. Results show that the addition of the WSR-88D and GOES-16 observations improves the CI forecasts out several hours in terms of timing and location for this case.

Significance Statement

The location and timing of new thunderstorm development is an important component of severe weather forecasts. Yet the prediction of thunderstorm development in weather prediction models remains challenging. This study explores using a combination of underused satellite and radar observations to better define the atmospheric state used to start the weather prediction models, with the hope that this will lead to better forecasts of new thunderstorm development. Results show that underused observations from routinely available Doppler weather radars and a geostationary satellite, all of which are currently available, can work synergistically to improve forecasts of the location and timing of severe thunderstorm development.

© 2023 American Meteorological Society. For information regarding reuse of this content and general copyright information, consult the AMS Copyright Policy (www.ametsoc.org/PUBSReuseLicenses).

F. Zhang: Deceased

Corresponding author: Keenan C. Eure, kce115@psu.edu
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