Squall Line with Mesoscale Convective Vortex

The evolution of a squall line with a mesoscale convective vortex is modeled here using the Klemp-Wilhelmson numerical algorithm. The circulation patterns around the storm along with the interaction of rain, cloud water, and potential temperature are simulated.The images and animations shown here represent visualizations of a squall line with a mesoscale convective vortex (MCV) using data generated by the Klemp-Wilhelmson numerical model. The model is initialized with 5 storm cells along a 160 kilometer long line. The squall line is evolving in an environment of moderate vertical windshear with winds increasing by 20 m/s between the ground and 2.5 KM above ground.