Inflow Notch
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001398
A radar signature characterized by an indentation in the reflectivity pattern on the inflow side of the storm. The indentation often is V-shaped, but this term should not be confused with V-notch. Supercell thunderstorms often exhibit inflow notches, usually in the right quadrant of a classic supercell, but sometimes in the eastern part of an HP storm or in the rear part of a storm (rear inflow notch).
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001398 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Inflow Notch",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A radar signature characterized by an indentation in the reflectivity pattern on the inflow side of the storm. The indentation often is V-shaped, but this term should not be confused with V-notch. Supercell thunderstorms often exhibit inflow notches, usually in the right quadrant of a classic supercell, but sometimes in the eastern part of an HP storm or in the rear part of a storm (rear inflow notch).",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/inflow-notch/"
}
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