RAP forecast sounding valid at ITH 18z
Notes:
This forecast sounding showed moderately high values of MLCAPE around 1400 J/kg. Winds were veering and moderately strong with 40-50 kts from 700-500 mb, and 20-30 kts from 900 to 700 mb. The lapse fate from 900 mb to 700 mb was 8.4 degrees C per km, so low-level lapse rates ahead of the convection were steep. Mid-level lapse rates were near to just above 7.0 degrees C per km
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