Convective storms alter bioaerosol populations through cold pools and precipitation

Environmental Science Atmospheres 2026 Open access

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Authors: Teresa K. Feldman, Chamari B. A. Mampage, Nicholas M. Falk, Janeshta C. Fernando, Brian K. Heffernan, Thomas C. J. Hill, Drew Juergensen, Claudia Mignani, Marina Nieto‐Caballero, Leah D. Grant, Susan C. van den Heever, Paul J. DeMott
+3 more Sonia M. Kreidenweis, Russell Perkins, Elizabeth A. Stone
DOI: 10.1039/d5ea00129c
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References: 107

Abstract

< 0.01). This study found convective storms can greatly increase boundary-layer concentrations of fungal spores and warm-temperature biological INPs, leading to high exposure risks for sensitized populations and the potential for bioaerosols to influence cloud processes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Atmospheric aerosols and clouds Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Atmospheres
Volume
6
Issue
3
Pages
286–309
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN