Bear's cage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000308",
  "term": "Bear's cage",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Bear's Cage",
  "definition": "[Slang], a region of storm-scale rotation, in a thunderstorm, which is wrapped in heavy\nprecipitation. This area often coincides with a radar hook echo and/or mesocyclone, especially one\nassociated with an HP storm.\n\nThe term reflects the danger involved in observing such an area visually, which must be done at close range\nin low visibility.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/bear-s-cage/"
}