More Maps
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The "More Maps" category provides additional specialised weather visualisations for advanced forecasting, storm tracking, and outdoor activity planning.
1. CAPE & Lifted Index
• CAPE = Convective Available Potential Energy (J/kg). Higher values mean more instability and greater potential for severe weather.
• Lifted Index (LI) is shown as contour lines on the map. Negative values = unstable atmosphere.
• See: CAPE for details.
2. Convective Inhibition (CIN)
• Shows the amount of energy (J/kg) needed to lift a parcel of air to the Level of Free Convection.
• Higher CIN = less chance of thunderstorms.
• See: Convective Inhibition.
3. Lifted Index
• Dimensionless value indicating atmospheric stability.
• Negative LI = more instability, higher storm potential.
• See: Lifted Index.
4. Storm Helicity (0–3 km)
• Shows rotation in a storm's updraft, measured in m²/s².
• High helicity = greater chance of supercells and tornadoes.
• See: Helicity.
5. Solar Radiation
• Incoming shortwave solar radiation (W/m²).
• Zero during night; lower values often indicate cloud cover.
• See: Radiation.
6. UV Index
• Measures strength of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
• Colour scale indicates risk level for sun exposure.
• See: UV Index.
7. Extreme Forecast
• Highlights regions expected to be significantly warmer (red) or colder (blue) than seasonal norms.
• Stronger colours = greater deviation from average.
8. Hiking Trail Map
• Shows road and trail networks for planning hikes:
o White = main roads
o Yellow = smaller/forest roads
o Red = hiking trails
