Verification of the formation of supercell storms under the tropical and insular conditions of Cuba
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Supercell storms represent the most organized form of deep convection that occurs in the atmosphere. In Cuba, their formation is considered unlikely due to the tropical and insular configuration that exists in the geographic area, although the possibility of these occurring in isolation under certain conditions is not ruled out. The objective of the research was to verify the formation of supercell storms under the tropical and island conditions of Cuba. Five case studies were selected considering severe events and patterns that a supercell storm can describe. The synoptic conditions of these days were analyzed, as well as images from the GOES 16 meteorological satellite and observations from the meteorological radar. In addition, data were extracted from the RAP numerical weather forecast model to analyze the two theories regarding shear and its influence on the formation of rotation within supercells. As results, the presence of supercell storms could not be verified under the tropical and island conditions of Cuba, however, the presence of storms with dimensions similar to the supercells formed in mid-latitudes was found.
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