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September 30, 2025Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society

Observations of coastal urban influences on convective precipitation over Houston, Texas

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JPJean Carlos PeñaUniversity at Albany, State University of New YorkJGJorge E. GonzálezAlbany State UniversityRBRobert BornsteinSan Jose State University

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Observational analysis reveals urban moisture excess enhances convective precipitation, suggesting important coastal effects.

Key Points

  • Results indicate urban moisture excess significantly influences convective precipitation in Houston, enhancing storm conditions.
  • Data from two distinct thunderstorm cases show a peak urban moisture excess of 1.8 g·kg −1 compared to rural areas, increasing on sea breeze front days.
  • Observational analysis utilizing surface weather data and operational radar collected during warm season promotes understanding of urban rainfall modification.
  • Findings highlight the significance of urban-rural moisture gradients in assessing coastal urban rainfall impacts, suggesting pathways for enhanced precipitation.

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Peña et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc26218a7d58c25ebb2eadhttps://doi.org/10.1002/qj.70034
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