K-Index: It is a measure of the thunderstorm potential based on vertical temperature lapse rate, moisture content of the lower atmosphere, and the vertical extent of the moist layer.
K-index"See stability index.
K index"(Also called George's index.) A stability index that is a measure of thunderstorm potential based on temperature lapse rate, moisture content of the lower troposphere, ...
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A measure of the thunderstorm potential based on vertical temperature lapse rate, moisture content of the lower atmosphere, and the vertical extent of the moist layer.
K-index = (850 mb temperature - 500 mb temperature) + 850 mb dew point - 700 mb dew point depressionKatabatic WindA wind that is created by air flowing downhill.
4. Current K-Index Chart
5. Thunderstorm Probability Charts.
6. Severe Thunderstorm Probability Charts.
Sounding-based Stability Index - an index calculated from balloon observations (e.g., CAPE, Lifted Index, K-Index, Bulk Richardson Number, Total-Totals Index) that provide guidance about the potential organization, type, ...
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