Line echo wave pattern

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001558",
  "term": "Line echo wave pattern",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A distinctive radar signature characterized by a continuous line of strong radar echoes that exhibits a wave-like or scalloped appearance. This pattern often indicates the presence of a squall line with embedded mesoscale vortices. It is associated with strong winds and can precede the development of severe weather.",
    "(abbrev. LEWP) A radar echo pattern formed when a segment of a line of thunderstorms surges forward at an accelerated rate."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "LEWP",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/line-echo-wave-pattern/"
}