Clear Slot

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000478",
  "term": "Clear Slot",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "With respect to severe thunderstorms, a local region of clearing skies or reduced cloud cover, indicating an intrusion of drier\nair; often seen as a bright area with higher cloud bases on the west or southwest side of a wall\ncloud. A clear slot is believed to be a visual indication of a rear flank downdraft.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/clear-slot/"
}