17 Jul 2026 - 16:37 EDT
17 Jul 2026 - 20:37 UTC
17 Jul 2026 - 20:37 UTC
Tropical Storm Elida - Day Convection at 16.8°N - 120.8°W
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Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1530 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1540 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1550 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1600 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1610 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1620 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1630 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1640 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1650 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1700 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1710 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1720 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1730 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1740 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1750 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1800 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1810 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1820 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1830 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1840 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 1850 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 2000 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 2010 UTC
Day Convection - RGB used to identify areas of rapid intensification - 17 Jul 2026 - 2020 UTC
The Day Convection RGB was designed to emphasize convection with strong updrafts and small ice particles indicative of severe storms. This RGB helps increase nowcasting capabilities of severe storms by identifying the early stage of strong convection. Knowing the microphysical characteristics of convective clouds helps determine storm strength and stage to improve nowcasts and short-term forecasts. Bright yellow in the RGB indicates strong updrafts prior to the mature storm stage.
• For more details, see the Day Convection RGB Product Guide, (PDF, 1.1 MB)