The “Convective Inhibition” product provides hourly forecasts for the next seven days, offering a global analysis of atmospheric stability. This index measures the amount of energy needed to overcome barriers to convection, indicating how difficult it will be for warm air to rise and form storm clouds.
- High convective inhibition values: Suggest a more stable atmosphere, making storm formation less likely.
- Low convective inhibition values: Indicate increased potential for convection, meaning conditions may be favorable for severe storm development.
Monitoring convective inhibition is essential for predicting intense weather events and understanding atmospheric dynamics.