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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Developmental Phases of Thunderstorms in the Gulf Coast Region, Convection is caused by Fronts, Upper- level winds include Westerly winds aloft, Lower- level winds include Microbursts and downdrafts, Upper- level winds include Upper-air divergence, Southerly onshore wind ᡇ knots with moderate to strong pressure gradient can be due to Land-sea breezes, Convection is caused by Low Level Moisture, High pressure area with Subsidence, Dissipation Phase has Primary contributing factors, Winds can be Lower- level winds, Developmental Phases of Thunderstorms in the Gulf Coast Region are Development Phase, Development Phase can be moderated by Subsidence, Subsidence produces Temperature inversion at 5000 - 8000 feet, Lifting mechanisms include Mechanical lifting, Low- level inflow of Warm, moist air off the Gulf, Air mass interactions can cause Southerly onshore wind ᡇ knots with moderate to strong pressure gradient, Reduction of westerly winds aloft leads to Lessening of storm tilt, Potential instability (conditionally unstable atmosphere) due to Lifting, Air mass interactions of Modified continental polar air mass with westerly flow aloft, Low- level inflow can be Southerly onshore wind ᡇ knots with moderate to strong pressure gradient, Developmental Phases of Thunderstorms in the Gulf Coast Region are Maturation Phase