Weather forecast in your area, severe weather

In the Med, we have all tried the agony of sudden crazy burst of winds coming out of the blue. Being taken with your pants down (not in pleasurable way ).

This thread is meant to share predictions/experience of these severe weather phenomenens.

To avoid the Corsica episode of mid aug 22 (see pic ) My experience is to check CAPE in the surroundings, at least 2 x daily. Up to 50 km away is relevant, as building thunder/nimbus clouds not always behave as predicted. CAPE is a measure of vertical activity, and gives a hint as to the likelyhood of severe weather. It is extremely rare that nimbus/thunder builds to danger without CAPE being high.

If your CAPE is above 1000 J/kg, start keeping an eye out for building clouds. If more than 2000, prepare for potential hits. If more than 3000, seek a safe harbour instead of an open bay. If less than 500, prepare to be taken pants down the pleasurable way.

If possible, check observations as well, to calibrate forecast with actual winds. And top up with live radar pictures (or use your own).

I prefer Predict Wind, but have found Windy to be better locally in Greece.

stay safe, and have fun