Given the above sounding-derived parameters, write a short synopsis explaining the potential for hail later in the day. When you are satisfied with your response, click Expert Opinion for feedback.
Expert Opinion:
The sounding appears fairly unstable indicating favorable conditions for thunderstorms with hail
later in the day. The convective condensation level of 910 hPa is not far from the wet-bulb zero
level of 750 hPa, and the freezing level of 694 hPa, indicating that hail formation and development
could take place over a considerable cloud depth from the freezing level on upward.
The EL at 236 hPa indicates the likelihood of deep convection with high thunderstorm tops.
The CAPE of 1924 J/kg is supportive of strong maximum updraft speeds approaching 62 m/s
(Wmax = [2 * CAPE]0.5), which could support growth of large hail.