DFW Weather: Storms move out, cold front arrives Tuesday morning

Again, keep in mind that the cap is like a lid on a pot of boiling water. If the cap is not there, storms can freely form, although it is hard for them to become severe. Read More

Understanding 'cap', which limits severe storms - FOX 17

A 'cap' on the atmosphere represents a layer of relatively warmer air aloft, usually several thousand feet in the air, that warms air molecules and stops them from rising to produce more storms. WXMI ... Read More

Columbus, Ohio weather: Severe storms possible on Thursday - 10tv.com

If the cap is present, storms cannot develop and grow through the cap. If there is something to remove the cap, then storms will be able to develop and become severe. Read More

What Is A Cap? How this atmospheric lid affects severe weather development - WDRB

With the cap in place, air below it can continue to warm and/or moisten, thus increasing the amount of potential instability. Or, air above it can cool, which also increases potential instability. Read More

Weather Word of the Week: Cap - 13abc

When a cap is in place, the weather typically stays dry. Now this part is very important. With a cap in place, the Earth’s surface can continue to heat up more and more, with no storms tapping ... Read More

10 Weather Impact team explains what a cap is | 10tv.com

On Thursday, there will be a strong cap in place over central Ohio, which would prevent storms from developing. However, a cold front moving in from the west may give just enough to weaken the cap ... Read More

What is an atmospheric cap, and how do weather officials track them?

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Severe storms didn't materialize Monday afternoon thanks to a weather phenomenon called an atmospheric cap. It's a blanket of warm air in the lower atmosphere, and it's common ... Read More

Kansas City storms kick off rainy Easter weekend | Kansas City Star

There is a risk of severe weather, but it’s conditional based on an area of warm air, called a cap, that could act as a lid and keep the stronger storms from forming, the weather service said. Read More

Weather: South Florida faces storms and Saharan dust battle - Miami Herald

Several weather conditions battle it out in South Florida this weekend — and one looks to be the clear winner. The contenders: Steamy heat with summer-like highs around 90. Read More

What is a flash flood warning? What is a tornado warning vs watch - The News Journal

However, here's the bad news – stormy weather is coming. That was the case this week, this several storms bringing heavy rains and wind. Here's what you need to know as spring storm season begins. Read More

What is severe weather season in Colorado? - FOX31 Denver

DENVER — Colorado’s severe weather season is just getting started with April storms already bringing in thunderstorms, hail and even tornado threats.Colorado sees all sorts of crazy weather ... Read More