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Cow storm

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004744

A localized, short-duration thunderstorm that develops rapidly and produces heavy rain, lightning, and sometimes hail. These storms are characterized by their isolated nature and quick formation, often occurring during warm, humid afternoons. They are named for their tendency to appear suddenly and dissipate, similar to a cow grazing in a field.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004744
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004744",
  "term": "Cow storm",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A localized, short-duration thunderstorm that develops rapidly and produces heavy rain, lightning, and sometimes hail. These storms are characterized by their isolated nature and quick formation, often occurring during warm, humid afternoons. They are named for their tendency to appear suddenly and dissipate, similar to a cow grazing in a field.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cow-storm/"
}

Record 2,279 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.