Abstract
The analysis of plots of temperature (T) versus the effective radius (re) of cloud particles shows the vertical distribution of the effective particle size in clouds. The plots are computed and constructed from the satellite retrieved data and show graphically the distribution of cloud particle size focused on convective clouds and convective storms subsequently.
The particle size is related to the updraft strength inside convective clouds and storms developing within the target area and indirectly represents the severity of the developing storms. This special technique of severe storm analysis and forecasting, developed by Rosenfeld et al. was tested in several countries around the world.
Forecasting and predicting dangerous phenomena such as hailstorms or tornados that occur in severe storms is the main objective of the technique. This nowcasting tool is now being tested also in Central Europe.
The basic description of the theory is presented in this paper including the results of our research. Several typical severe storms events in the Czech Republic and its vicinity are selected and described.
Furthermore this paper discusses the possible benefits of this method for the Czech Weather Service what could be useful for Slovak Weather service as well.