Feeder Bands

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000957",
  "term": "Feeder Bands",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Lines or bands of low-level clouds that move (feed) into the updraft region of a\nthunderstorm, usually from the east through south (i.e., parallel to the inflow). Same as inflow bands.\n\nThis term also is used in tropical meteorology to describe spiral-shaped bands of convection\nsurrounding, and moving toward, the center of a tropical cyclone.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/feeder-bands/"
}