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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Developmental Phases of Thunderstorms in the Gulf Coast Region, Southerly onshore wind ᡇ knots with moderate to strong pressure gradient that rises when it meets Modified continental polar air mass with westerly flow aloft, Low-level jet plays a role in the formation of Severe thunderstorms and tornados, Warm, moist air off the Gulf can lead to Release of latent heat, Release of latent heat causes Lifting due to a temperature discontinuity, Lifting mechanisms include Mechanical lifting, Fronts trigger storms along the Frontal boundary, Temperature inversion at 5000 - 8000 feet increases Atmospheric stability, Primary contributing factors include Reduction of low-level inflow, Primary contributing factors are Lifting mechanisms, Temperature i.e., Cold, dry air pool aloft, Downward vertical motion is indicated by Microbursts and downdrafts, Lessening of storm tilt causes Precipitation dampening of updrafts, Developmental Phases of Thunderstorms in the Gulf Coast Region are Maturation Phase, Temperature inversion at 5000 - 8000 feet prevents formation of Deep convective cells, Developmental Phases of Thunderstorms in the Gulf Coast Region are Development Phase, Air mass interactions can cause Southerly onshore wind ᡇ knots with moderate to strong pressure gradient, Lifting mechanisms include Intersection of outflow boundaries, Air mass interactions of Maritime tropical air mass, Dry air entrainment at Mid and upper levels, Microbursts and downdrafts can trigger Secondary thunderstorms, damaging winds