Single cell thunderstorm
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-025630
Often called “popcorn” convection, single-cell thunderstorms are small, brief, weak storms that grow and die within an hour or so. They are typically driven by heating on a summer afternoon. Single-cell storms may produce brief heavy rain and lightning.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-025630 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Natural environments |
| References | NOAA Severe Weather 101 Thunderstorm Types at http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/types |
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"definition": "Often called “popcorn” convection, single-cell thunderstorms are small, brief, weak storms that grow and die within an hour or so. They are typically driven by heating on a summer afternoon. Single-cell storms may produce brief heavy rain and lightning.",
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