The CAP: Explaining How It Affects Thunderstorm Development

Name: The CAP: Explaining How It Affects Thunderstorm Development
Uploaded: 2026-04-27T10:20:29Z
Duration: 54 s
Description: Bob Van Dillen explains the meteorological phenomenon known as 'The CAP'—an air layer that prevents thunderstorms from forming by being warmer than the air below. He details how the CAP builds up energy and how its eventual 'break' can lead to explosive and severe thunderstorm development, making it a critical factor in severe weather forecasting.

Fox Weather First · FWX · Apr 27, 2026 · 54s

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Bob Van Dillen explains the meteorological phenomenon known as 'The CAP'—an air layer that prevents thunderstorms from forming by being warmer than the air below. He details how the CAP builds up energy and how its eventual 'break' can lead to explosive and severe thunderstorm development, making it a critical factor in severe weather forecasting.