主办单位:中国气象局沈阳大气环境研究所
国际刊号:ISSN 1673-503X
国内刊号:CN 21-1531/P

Journal of Meteorology and Environment ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 58-67.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-503X.2025.04.007

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Characteristics of a short-duration extreme heavy rainfall in Zhejiang Province based on S-band and X-band radar

QIAN Zhuolei1, ZHANG Chaoqin1, SHEN Zhewen1, ZHAO Chiyu2   

  1. 1. Shaoxing Meteorological Office, Shaoxing 312000, China;
    2. Shaoxing Meteorological Service Center, Shaoxing 312000, China
  • Received:2023-10-25 Revised:2024-01-25 Published:2026-01-10

Abstract: Based on ERA5 reanalysis data,S-band dual-polarization radar and X-band dual-polarization phased array radar observation data,wind retrieval and lightning location data,the characteristics of local short-duration extreme heavy rainfall in Zhejiang on July 22,2023 were analyzed.Our results illustrate that: This event took place under the control of the subtropical high.The unstable stratification caused by the intrusion of cold dry air in the middle layer and the high energy and humidity in the lower layer provided the beneficial environment for the event.The initial linear convection occurred near the surface convergence line.The structure of the mesoscale convective system experienced from the single linear convection to the Connected double linear convection then to the separation.The development of ZDR and KDP columns indicate the strengthening of the convective system.When heavy rainfall occurs,the large areas of ZH,ZDR and KDP decrease rapidly,and the variation of rainfall intensity is closely related to KDP.The frequencies of cloud flash and negative ground flash significantly increase during heavy rainfall periods.The configuration of inclined updrafts and downdrafts is conducive to the development and maintenance of convective systems.The encounter of downdraft and ambient wind is benefit for the backward-propagation of convective system.Extreme heavy rainfall is also associated with the "train effect" and deep warm cloud layer.

Key words: Short-duration extreme rainfall, Dual polarization parameter, Phased array radar, wind retrieval, Backward propagation

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