What Is LFC?
The height above which a rising air bubble becomes warmer than its surroundings and keeps rising on its own. In technical terms: The level at which a parcel lifted from below first becomes positively buoyant relative to its environment, the lower boundary of the CAPE area and top of the CIN area; low LFC heights favor storm initiation.
Also called: Level Of Free Convection
LFC In Plain English
The height above which a rising air bubble becomes warmer than its surroundings and keeps rising on its own.
The Technical Definition
The level at which a parcel lifted from below first becomes positively buoyant relative to its environment, the lower boundary of the CAPE area and top of the CIN area; low LFC heights favor storm initiation.
Lessons That Use LFC
- CAPE, CIN And The Lifted Index Unit 6: Stability And Soundings
