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.
Every thunderstorm needs: 1  Moisture - Moisture is needed to form clouds and rain. 2  Unstable Air - Relatively warm air near the surface and relatively cool air at mid-levels of the troposphere will create unstable conditions. A high moisture content of the near surface air will increase the instability of the air.