Located in west-central Pasco County, New Port Richey encompasses a total area of 4.6 miles. The Gulf of Mexico coastline borders the west side of the city, and the Pithlachascotee River runs through the cityâs heart.
Severe Thunderstorm Ingredients. The development of a thunderstorm is dependent upon three primary ingredients: atmospheric instability, moisture and a lifting mechanism. Severe thunderstorms, and supercell thunderstorms in particular, also require vertical wind shear.
Thunderstorm Formation. Most thunderstorms form by a cycle that has three stages: the cumulus stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage. Cumulus Stage. The sun heats the Earth's surface during the day. The heat on the surface and warms the air around it.