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Although simply constructed, the indices do have a part to play in assessment of any potential convection, particularly when used in conjunction with other meteorological information (e.g. low-altitude convergence, bulk shear, atmospheric cooling at higher altitudes etc.)  Users may have become accustomed to using an appropriate preferred instability index for their region of interest, but for a more detailed and comprehensive assessment users are encouraged to use these alongside forecast values of CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) and CAPE-shear, and CIN (Convective Inhibition). All such parameters are available in ecCharts.

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