enhanced "v
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000861
A pattern seen on satellite infrared photographs of thunderstorms, in which a thunderstorm anvil exhibits a V-shaped region of colder cloud tops extending downwind from
the thunderstorm core. The enhanced V indicates a very strong updraft, and therefore a higher potential for severe weather. Enhanced V should not be confused with V notch, which is a
radar signature.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000861 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-000861",
"term": "enhanced \"v",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A pattern seen on satellite infrared photographs of thunderstorms, in which a thunderstorm anvil exhibits a V-shaped region of colder cloud tops extending downwind from\nthe thunderstorm core. The enhanced V indicates a very strong updraft, and therefore a higher potential for severe weather. Enhanced V should not be confused with V notch, which is a\nradar signature.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/enhanced-v/"
}
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