T-Storm Energy Forecast (CAPE)

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), CAPE or Convective Available Potential Energy is the amount of fuel available to a developing thunderstorm. More specifically, it describes the instabilily of the atmosphere and provides an approximation of updraft strength within a thunderstorm.  A higher value of CAPE means the atmosphere is more unstable and would therefore produce a stronger updraft. 


Midwest T-Storm Energy Forecast (CAPE)

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