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Radar-based characterisation of heavy precipitation in the eastern Mediterranean and its representation in a convection-permitting model
Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
Francesco Marra
Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, CNR-ISAC, Bologna 40129, Italy
Yehouda Enzel
Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
Dorita Rostkier-Edelstein
Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
Department of Applied Mathematics, Environmental Sciences Division, IIBR, Ness-Ziona 7410001, Israel
Efrat Morin
Fredy and Nadine Herrmann Institute of Earth Sciences, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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Short summary
Heavy precipitation events (HPEs), occurring around the globe, lead to natural hazards as well as to water resource recharge. Rainfall patterns during HPEs vary from one case to another and govern their effect. Thus, correct prediction of these patterns is crucial for coping with HPEs. However, the ability of weather models to generate such patterns is unclear. Here, we characterise rainfall patterns during HPEs based on weather radar data and evaluate weather model simulations of these events.
Heavy precipitation events (HPEs), occurring around the globe, lead to natural hazards as well...
