Yunji Zhang

Affiliate Researcher
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Assistant Research Professor, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

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Recent Publications

Stratiform and Anvil Cloud-Radiative Forcing in Tropical Cyclogenesis

Luschen, E., Ruppert, J., Rios-Berrios, R., Wu, S. N. & Zhang, Y., Jan 16 2026, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 53, 1, e2025GL119765.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

An Analysis of Hurricane Eyewall Ice Using a Novel Lagrangian Trajectory and Growth Model

Rojas, B. S., Didlake, A. C., Harrington, J. Y., Laurencin, C. N. & Zhang, Y., Jun 16 2026, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 131, 11, e2025JD046082.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Investigating the Characteristics and Dynamics of Convective Updrafts in Observed and Simulated Tropical Cyclone Rainbands

Barron, N. R., Didlake, A. C., Zhang, Y. & Reasor, P. D., Oct 16 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 130, 19, e2024JD043152.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Simultaneous Assimilation of Dual-Polarization Radar and All-Sky Satellite Observations to Improve Convection Forecasts

Eure, K. C., Stensrud, D. J., Zhang, Y., Kumjian, M. R. & Kingfield, D. M., Nov 2025, In: Monthly Weather Review. 153, 11, p. 2397-2414 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Impact of Microphysical Parameterizations on Satellite All-Sky Infrared Data Assimilation and Practical Predictability of Hurricane Harvey (2017)

Rendon, J. & Zhang, Y., Jul 28 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 130, 14, e2024JD042697.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Synoptic and Mesoscale Variability in Convective Boundary Layer Depth Observations from Dual-Polarization WSR-88D Radars

Stensrud, D. J., Comer, C. L., Stouffer, B. C. & Zhang, Y., Oct 2025, In: Monthly Weather Review. 153, 10, p. 1925-1937 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Estimates of Entrainment Zone Depth across the United States from Dual-Polarization WSR-88D Radar Observations

Stouffer, B. C., Stensrud, D. J. & Zhang, Y., Dec 2025, In: Monthly Weather Review. 153, 12, p. 2829-2843 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Evaluating Planetary Boundary Layer and Land Surface Models via Dual-Polarization WSR-88D and Flux Tower Observations

Stouffer, B. C., Stensrud, D. J. & Zhang, Y., Sep 2025, In: Monthly Weather Review. 153, 9, p. 1687-1702 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Assimilating Novel Boundary Layer Observations from Dual-Polarization Radars to Improve Lower-Tropospheric Moisture and Torrential Rainfall Forecasts

Zhang, Y., Stensrud, D. J., Comer, C. L. & Stouffer, B. C., Feb 2025, In: Monthly Weather Review. 153, 2, p. 309-326 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

An Automated Approach to Estimating Convective Boundary Layer Depth from Dual-Polarization WSR-88D Radar Observations

Comer, C. L., Stouffer, B., Stensrud, D. J., Zhang, Y. & Kumjian, M. R., Aug 2024, In: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology. 41, 8, p. 767-780 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Analysis of Uncertainties in Convection-Permitting Ensemble Simulations of Land Breeze and Nocturnal Coastal Rainfall in South China

Huang, L., Bai, L. & Zhang, Y., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Meteorological Research. 38, 6, p. 1047-1063 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

An Investigation of Convective Boundary Layer Depth and Entrainment Zone Properties Using Dual-Polarization Radar and Balloon-Borne Observations

Stouffer, B. C., Stensrud, D. J., Comer, C. L., Zhang, Y. & Kumjian, M. R., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology. 41, 12, p. 1213-1228 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Enhancing Severe Weather Prediction With Microwave All-Sky Radiance Assimilation: The 10 August 2020 Midwest Derecho

Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Stensrud, D. J. & Clothiaux, E. E., Jan 28 2024, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 51, 2, e2023GL106602.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Simultaneous Assimilation of Planetary Boundary Layer Observations from Radar and All-Sky Satellite Observations to Improve Forecasts of Convection Initiation

Eure, K. C., Mykolajtchuk, P. D., Zhang, Y., Stensrud, D. J., Zhang, F., Greybush, S. J. & Kumjian, M. R., Mar 2023, In: Monthly Weather Review. 151, 3, p. 795-813 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Diagnosing Factors Leading to an Incorrect Supercell Thunderstorm Forecast

Paul, D. M., Keenan, C. E., David, J. S., Yunji, Z., Steven, J. G. & Matthew, R. K., 2023, In: Weather and Forecasting. 38, 10, p. 1935-1951 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review