Mesocyclone signature
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007215
A distinctive pattern observed on Doppler radar that indicates the presence of a mesocyclone within a thunderstorm. It appears as a couplet of inbound and outbound velocities in close proximity, signifying rotation. This signature is a primary indicator for severe weather forecasters to issue tornado warnings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007215 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A distinctive pattern observed on Doppler radar that indicates the presence of a mesocyclone within a thunderstorm. It appears as a couplet of inbound and outbound velocities in close proximity, signifying rotation. This signature is a primary indicator for severe weather forecasters to issue tornado warnings.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mesocyclone-signature/"
}
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