What the map shows
Where winds cross at angles favorable for long-lived supercells.
How to read the colors
Arrows or barbs at two levels; larger crossing angles are more favorable.
Common mistakes
- Using it without checking instability and moisture.
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Compares low-level and upper-level wind directions.
Where winds cross at angles favorable for long-lived supercells.
Arrows or barbs at two levels; larger crossing angles are more favorable.