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.
In order for thunderstorms to form, there needs to be: 1  Moisture-to form clouds and rain. 2  Unstable air-warm air that can rise rapidly. 3  Lift-cold or warm fronts, sea breezes, mountains or the sun's heat are capable of lifting air to help form thunderstorms.