An automated technique to categorize storm type from radar and near-storm environment data

► We developed a meaningful, multi-scale, and automatic storm-classification technique. ► Storms were hand classified into supercell, short-lived convective, ordinary, and line. ► A dataset of storm characteristics was developed from every hand-classified storm. ► Using storm characteristics, the decision tree was developed. ► The decision tree successfully classifies storms into the four types.