Summary: Favorable factors for a damaging wind-producing derecho in this case included:

  • Very large CAPE downstream from the developing convective system
  • Dry air at mid-levels / potential for a strong cold pool
  • Moderately strong shear
  • Weak linear forcing (pre-frontal trough)



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