Nth Island convective period 27 Feb - 2nd March

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Re: Nth Island convective period 27 Feb - 2nd March

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jamie wrote:So what temp would have been needed to break that cap or what sort of rising velocity would the parcel of air required to break through?
Going by that sounding id say 28°C+, but thats all dependant on DP's and enough strong enough convergence to overcome mixing out. Usually convergence is dependant on the SFC winds and temp if there is no trough to support sufficient organisation of air.
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