Lightning Forum Lightning Forum


The goal of this web site is to provide a forum for dialog between operational and research meteorologists.

This web site contains a number of topics organized by date. Subject headings are listed for easy reference.

Most dialog was exchanged following VISIT lightning teletraining courses. New topics of discussion are always welcome. Send email to Dan Lindsey.


  • Necessary Conditions for CG Lightning: Confirmation from the Tropics
    • - comments from Paul Stanko (WFO GUM)
    - posted following Lightning Meteorology I course on 3/4/02

  • AWIPS Procedure to Assess the Potential for CG Lightning
    • - AWIPS procedure developed by Doug Schneider and Kermit Keeter (WFO RAH)
    - comments from Bard Zajac (CSU/CIRA), Prof. Larry Carey (N.C. State) and Kermit Keeter
    - posted following Lightning Meteorology I course on 5/23/01

  • Positive CG Lightning and the Titled Dipole
    • - question from Robert Hamilton (WFO BUF)
    - answer from Bard Zajac (CSU/CIRA)
    - posted following Lightning Meteorology I course on 5/23/01

  • Lightning Physics and the Propagation of Stepped Leaders and Return Strokes
    • - question from David Sage (WFO BUF)
    - answer from Bard Zajac (CSU/CIRA)
    - posted following Lightning Meteorology I course on 5/23/01


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