Coleen Haskell, a Predictive Services fire meteorologist in Missoula, Mont., said the pattern will feature “high-based” thunderstorms, with cloud bases 8,000 to 10,000 feet above ground level. This setup usually means any rain produced will evaporate before it reaches the ground, resulting in strong outflow winds.
Source Article from https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/07/18/western-wildfires-heat-california-lightning/
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