BWER
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000393
Abbreviation for Bounded Weak Echo Region; a radar signature within a thunderstorm
characterized by a local minimum in radar reflectivity at low levels which extends upward into, and is
surrounded by, higher reflectivities aloft. This feature is associated with a strong updraft and is
almost always found in the inflow region of a thunderstorm. It cannot be seen visually.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000393 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Abbreviation for Bounded Weak Echo Region; a radar signature within a thunderstorm\ncharacterized by a local minimum in radar reflectivity at low levels which extends upward into, and is\nsurrounded by, higher reflectivities aloft. This feature is associated with a strong updraft and is\nalmost always found in the inflow region of a thunderstorm. It cannot be seen visually.",
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