Draft:Ring of fire (meteorology)
A ring of fire pattern is a meteorological term for an atmospheric setup where thunderstorms travel anticyclonically around a strong high-pressure ridge in the upper layer of the atmosphere, which can produce severe thunderstorms and flooding around its edges. It is a similar phenomenon to the heat dome, and the two typically coincide as functions of strong areas of high atmospheric pressure, with both being most common during the warm season.[1]
In the United States, ring of fire patterns are also commonly contributing factors to warm-season derechos, as extreme atmospheric instability builds near the edges of the ridge.[2][3]
Notable events
[edit]Severe weather sequence of July 13–16, 2024 – ridge over the Four Corners brought multiple derechos and flooding to the Midwestern United States[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Lada, Brian (21 May 2024). "What is a heat dome, and how can it create 'ring of fire' thunderstorms?". AccuWeather.
- ^ Stuzke, Andrew (7 July 2023). "This type of weather pattern often sparks intense derechos". WQAD-TV.
- ^ "Full Weather Glossary". National Weather Service Spokane, Washington.
- ^ "July 13 Through July 15 Severe Thunderstorms And Flooding". National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan, Wisconsin.