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• 50-75 % of Rainfall associated with lightning-producing storms over SMO

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Courtesy D. Cecil UAH/NSSTC

• Max precipitation feature reflectivity at ~-30oC. Ice processes are plentiful.

The presence of robust ice processes near the SMO is NOT an Issue!

• One of the most electrically active areas in the world

• 28-33 dBZ @ -30oC; 0.7-2.2 Flashes/min

  • Comprise 3.3% of sample but 50-75% of the rainfall!!

Courtesy D. Cecil UAH/NSSTC

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